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What is the heliocentric model?
What is the heliocentric model?
- The model where the Sun is the center (correct)
- The model where the Earth is the center
- The model of the universe
- The model where the planets orbit around the Earth
What is the geocentric model?
What is the geocentric model?
- The model that explains gravity
- The model where the planets orbit around the Sun
- The model where the Earth is the center (correct)
- The model of heliophysics
What does 'helio-' mean?
What does 'helio-' mean?
sun
What does 'geo-' mean?
What does 'geo-' mean?
Who is Galileo Galilei?
Who is Galileo Galilei?
What is Ptolemy's Model?
What is Ptolemy's Model?
Who discovered that planets orbit in ellipses?
Who discovered that planets orbit in ellipses?
Which scientist believed in the geocentric model of the solar system?
Which scientist believed in the geocentric model of the solar system?
Name three scientists that believe in the heliocentric model of the solar system.
Name three scientists that believe in the heliocentric model of the solar system.
What is an ellipse?
What is an ellipse?
Who proposed the arrangement of the known planets and how they revolve around the Sun?
Who proposed the arrangement of the known planets and how they revolve around the Sun?
Study Notes
Solar System Models
- Heliocentric model positions the SUN at the center with Earth and planets orbiting around it.
- Geocentric model places the EARTH at the center, where the sun, moon, and planets revolve around it.
Greek Terminology
- "Helio-" comes from Greek, meaning "sun."
- "Geo-" originates from Greek, meaning "earth."
Key Figures in Astronomy
- Galileo Galilei advocated for the Heliocentric Model and is renowned for discovering Jupiter's four moons.
- Ptolemy developed the Geocentric Model and provided explanations for the observed movements in the sky.
- Johannes Kepler established that planetary orbits are shaped as ellipses, not perfect circles.
Notable Scientists
- Ptolemy is the scientist associated with the belief in the Geocentric model.
- Three key proponents of the Heliocentric model include Nicolaus Copernicus, Johannes Kepler, and Galileo Galilei.
Concepts and Definitions
- An ellipse is an oval shape representing the orbit of each planet around the sun.
- Nicolaus Copernicus is credited with arranging the known planets and describing their revolution around the sun.
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Explore the key concepts of the solar system with this set of flashcards! Learn about the heliocentric and geocentric models, along with Greek prefixes related to 'sun' and 'earth.' Perfect for students wanting to sharpen their understanding of astronomy.
