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How did the telescope help make the Scientific Revolution possible?
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It allowed scientists to discover astronomy as a new field of study.B
It allowed scientists to disprove the heliocentric theory and other ideas.C
It allowed scientists to observe objects in space in much greater detail.D
It allowed scientists to study the sun, moon, and stars for the first time.2
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In ancient Greece, Euclid contributed to a better understanding of
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biology.B
chemistry.C
mathematics.D
technology.3
How did French philosopher René Descartes contribute to the Scientific Revolution?
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He invented new scientific instruments.B
He developed mathematical principles.C
He made discoveries about the universe.D
He developed a new way to solve problems.4
Which describes a difference between Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton?
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Boyle created the coordinate plane system, while Newton discovered deductive reasoning.B
Boyle discovered the law of gravity, while Newton created the coordinate plane system.C
Boyle discovered the laws of motion, while Newton discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes.D
Boyle discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes, while Newton discovered the law of gravity.5
The first step in the scientific method is to
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test with an experiment.B
form a hypothesis.C
draw a conclusion.D
analyze the data.6
Which statement describes the Greek philosopher Socrates?
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Socrates developed a theory about the universe.B
Socrates taught that reasoning was the way to truth.C
Socrates wrote a book on the principles of geometry.D
Socrates built an advanced version of the astrolabe.7
Who discovered the three laws of planetary motion?
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Nicolaus CopernicusB
Galileo GalileiC
Johannes KeplerD
Isaac Newton8
The geocentric theory states that the center of the universe is
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Earth.B
the sun.C
the moon.D
Jupiter.9
The image shows a diagram developed by a German astronomer in the 1600s.
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The diagram showed that planets move in circular orbits around the sun, disproving the Copernican model.B
The diagram showed that Earth is closer to the sun than other planets, disproving the heliocentric theory.C
The diagram demonstrated the first law of planetary motion, proving the heliocentric theory.D
The diagram demonstrated the first law of planetary motion, proving the geocentric theory.10
Which statement best describes the scientific method?
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The scientific method was a new theory about the planets and the sun.B
The scientific method was a new way to solve problems and do research.C
The scientific method was a way to reason developed by the ancient Greeks.D
The scientific method was a set of theories that countered Church teachings.Did you find these answers helpful?
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