Test 1 Chapter 1-2 Study Guide

Question 1

Winter days are shorter than summer days.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

We are at the center of the Universe.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Classical Greek astronomers believed the motions of the heavens could be described by uniform circular motion.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The Scientific Method is always correct

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Many classical Greek astronomers believed Earth could not move because they detected no parallax.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The Ptolemaic model of the universe was heliocentric.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Specific heat is defined as the resistance to change in temperature.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The sun is higher in the sky during winter.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

We are at the center of our Galaxy

Answer 9

False

Question 10

We are at the center of our Solar System

Answer 10

False

Question 11

The specific heat of sand is greater than that of water.

Answer 11

False

Question 11

Kepler overthrew the univerform circular motion idea that was previously accepted by Astronomers

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The force due to gravity has the mathematical form: F=G/r^2

Answer 12

True

Question 12

The Copernican model of the solar system has the planets orbit the sun along elliptical paths.

Answer 12

False

Question 12

Copernicus was the first to propose that Earth moved around the sun.

Answer 12

True