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Explore the Origins of Our Solar System

Test your knowledge on the conceptual foundations of our solar system with this engaging quiz! From the geocentric models of ancient astronomers to modern theories of cosmic formation, this quiz covers key scientific figures and hypotheses that shaped our understanding of the universe.

10 thought-provoking questions
Mix of multiple-choice and checkbox formats
Perfect for students and astronomy enthusiasts

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Check all of the features seen in a solar system.

Has nearly circular planetary orbits

Has planets that revolve around the sun

Has at least 3 habitable planets

Has planets that all have moons

Has planets that rotate on their own axis in a counterclockwise manner (except for 2: Venus & Uranus)

Has planets that follow Bode's law of distance between planets

This scientist created the HELIO(CENTRIC) universal model, where the SUN was the CENTER of the universe. This model also marked the beginning of modern astronomy.

This scientist was the FIRST to use the TELESCOPE, which he used to see the PHASES OF VENUS and the 4 MOONS around JUPITER. He also supported Copernicus' Heliocentric model.

This scientist built one of the earliest MODERN OBSERVATORIES, and agreed that PLANETS MOVE AROUND THE SUN. He also thought that the sun circled the Earth once a year.

This scientist used Brahe's observations/measurements to show a (mathematical) order in the planetary systems, was able to mathematically prove that planets do revolve around the sun.

This scientist applied the Heliocentric model with the THEORY of UNIVERSAL GRAVITATION, where ALL OBJECTS in the UNIVERSE ATTRACT EACH OTHER.

What is the VORTEX THEORY (check all that apply; there are 4 correct answers).

Founded by Rene Descartes

Founded by Isaac Newton

The solar system formed into bodies with nearly circular orbits

The solar system formed into bodies with perfectly circular orbits

Whirlpool-like motions of pre-solar materials caused the orbits

Gravity caused the orbits

Composed of primary (orbits of the planet) and secondary (satellites around the planet) vortices

What is the ENCOUNTER HYPOTHESIS (check all that apply; there are 3 correct answers).

Founded by George Louis Leclerc Buffon, and James hopwood Jeans and Harold Jeffreys

Founded by George Louis Leclerc Buffon

GLLB: Planets were formed by the collision of the sun and a comet

JHJ & HJ: A meteorite crashed into the sun, which formed debris that flew across the gravitational pull of the orbit and formed the planets

JHJ & HJ: A speeding massive star passed the sun and pulled of its materials due to gravitational attraction, which then formed the planets

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What is the NEBULAR HYPOTHESIS (check all that apply; there are 3 correct answers).

Founded by Immanuel Kant and Pierre Simon Laplace

Founded by me

A great cloud of gas and dust, nebula, collapsed due to gravitational pull

As it collapsed further, local regions contract on their own due to gravity

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