Nicolaus Copernicus: Proposing a Heliocentric Solar System (Assessment)
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Name: ______________________________________
Due Date: ______________
Astronomy Assessment
Lesson: Heliocentric v. Geocentric
(1) What are the definitions of heliocentric and geocentric?
Heliocentric –
Geocentric –
(2) Please give an example of one of Copernicus’ major contributions to astronomy. Why was this so important?
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(3) In your own words, explain why was Copernicus’ model such a problem?
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(4) Draw the geocentric solar system that Aristotle proposed:
(5) Draw the heliocentric solar system that Copernicus proposed:
Due Date: ______________
Astronomy Assessment
Lesson: Heliocentric v. Geocentric
(1) What are the definitions of heliocentric and geocentric?
Heliocentric –
Geocentric –
(2) Please give an example of one of Copernicus’ major contributions to astronomy. Why was this so important?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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(3) In your own words, explain why was Copernicus’ model such a problem?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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(4) Draw the geocentric solar system that Aristotle proposed:
(5) Draw the heliocentric solar system that Copernicus proposed:
