Quiz 2: S6E1.a-b Scale and Arrangement - Andrea Carter | Laabri

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Which of the following correctly groups the objects?

A. Moons orbit planets-planets orbit stars-stars form galaxies.

B. Moons orbit planets-planets form galaxies-galaxies orbit sun.

C. Planets orbit stars-stars orbit galaxies-galaxies orbit nebulas.

D. Nebulas orbit planets-planets orbit galaxies-galaxies orbit stars.

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Which of the following is the correct order of these structures from largest to smallest?

A. Universe, solar system, galaxy, planet.

B. Universe, galaxy, solar system, planet.

C. Solar system, universe, planet, galaxy.

D. Planet, solar system, galaxy, universe.

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Read the passage: "The Geocentric Model" in the box below.
THE GEOCENTRIC MODEL

Ancient scientists believed in the geocentric model, which stated that Earth was the center of the solar system, as evidenced by the motion of celestial bodies throughout the sky each day. However, as knowledge and technology improved, other ideas began to emerge. With the advent of the telescope, the path of the solar system’s bodies could be more accurately determined. New evidence began to emerge, and eventually a new theory, the heliocentric, or Sun-centered, solar system, was developed.

Why did the knowledge about Earth’s position in the solar system change?

A. Because scientists could not find enough evidence to support their original solar system theories.

B. Because celestial bodies changed their positions in space and eventually Earth orbited the Sun.

C. Because new technology gave scientists new evidence that changed their interpretation of celestial movement.

D. Because new technology made it easier for scientists to think of more plausible stories to describe natural events.

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How have models of Earth's position in the solar system changed over time?

A. Original models showed the Moon in the center of the solar system, and current models show Earth at the center, orbited by the Sun and Moon.

B. Original models showed Earth in the center of the solar system, and current models show the Moon at the center, orbited by the Sun and Earth.

C. Original models showed the Sun in the center of the solar system, and current models show Earth at the center, orbited by the Sun.

D. Original models showed Earth in the center of the solar system, and current models show the Sun at the center, orbited by Earth.

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A. Model X is the heliocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system; model Y is the geocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system.

B. Model X is the geocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system; model Y is the heliocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system.

C. Model X is the heliocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system; model Y is the geocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system.

D. Model X is the geocentric model in which Earth is the center of the solar system; model Y is the heliocentric model in which the Sun is the center of the solar system.