Aristotle and Ptolemy Quick Check
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Question
Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point)
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It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly described the solar system.
Aristotle and Ptolemy Quick Check
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How did Ptolemy's model of the solar system explain the apparent changes in speed and direction of the planets?(1 point)
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The planets spun on epicycles.
The planets spun on epicycles.
The planets had a significant stellar parallax.
The planets had a significant stellar parallax.
The planets were fixed to nested spheres.
The planets were fixed to nested spheres.
The planets were attached to crystalline surfaces.
The planets were attached to crystalline surfaces.
The planets spun on epicycles.
Aristotle and Ptolemy Quick Check
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Which of the following describe Aristotle's model of the solar system? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
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The Earth was at a point slightly offset from the center.
The Earth was at a point slightly offset from the center.
The Sun is at the center.
The Sun is at the center.
The stars are attached to the outermost sphere.
The stars are attached to the outermost sphere.
Each planet spins on an epicycle.
Each planet spins on an epicycle.
Each planet is attached to a crystalline sphere.
Each planet is attached to a crystalline sphere.
Earth is at the center.
The Earth was at a point slightly offset from the center.
The stars are attached to the outermost sphere.
Each planet is attached to a crystalline sphere.
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You are correct, I apologize for the error. The correct answers are:
The Earth was at a point slightly offset from the center.
The stars are attached to the outermost sphere.
A) Multiple Choice What does Al Gore, author of An Inconvenient Truth, demonstrate about the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels? (1 point) Responses Each year, the CO2 level rises and then falls. Over the past 50 years, it has steadily increased. Each year, the CO 2 level rises and then falls. Over the past 50 years, it has steadily increased. Each year, the CO2 level increases at a faster rate. Over the past 50 years, it has nearly doubled. Each year, the CO 2 level increases at a faster rate. Over the past 50 years, it has nearly doubled. Each year, the CO2 level decreases. Over the past 50 years, it has steadily decreased. Each year, the CO2 level decreases. Over the past 50 years, it has steadily decreased. Question 2 A) According to An Inconvenient Truth, what is the role of infrared radiation in global warming? (1 point) Responses All of the sun’s energy is converted to infrared radiation and then remains in the atmosphere. This warms the atmosphere. All of the sun’s energy is converted to infrared radiation and then remains in the atmosphere. This warms the atmosphere. Over time, infrared radiation makes the atmosphere thinner. This warms the atmosphere. Over time, infrared radiation makes the atmosphere thinner. This warms the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases trap some infrared radiation in the atmosphere. This warms the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases trap some infrared radiation in the atmosphere. This warms the atmosphere. Question 3 A) In which sentence below is the underlined word an indirect object? (1 point) Responses Gore published An Inconvenient Truth a few years after he ran for president. Gore published An Inconvenient Truth a few years after he ran for president. My sister gave me a signed copy of the book. My sister gave me a signed copy of the book. She said she preferred the documentary film.
Multiple Choice
What does Al Gore, author of An Inconvenient Truth, demonstrate about the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels?
(2 point)
Each year, the CO; level rises and then falls, Over the past 50 years, it has steadily increased
Each year, the CO₂ level increases at a faster rate. Over the past 50 years, it has nearly doubled.
Each year, the CO2 level decreases. Over the past 50 years, it has steadily decreased
Question 2
A)
According to An Inconvenient Truth, what is the role of infrared radiation in global warming?
(1 point)
All of the sun's energy is converted to infrared radiation and then remains in the atmosphere. This warms the atmosphere
Over time, infrared radiation makes the atmosphere threet. This warms the atmosphere.
Greenhouse gases trap some infrared radiation in the atmosphere. This warms the atmosphere
Question 3
A)
In which sentence below is the underlined word an indirect object?
(1 point)
Gore published An Inconvenient Truth a few years after he ran for president.
My sister gave me a signed copy of the book She said she preferred the documentary tim