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Lesson 33
Quiz May 3, 2024
Term | Definition |
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geocentric theory | A theory that earth is the center of the solar system or the universe. Geo is Greek for “earth”. |
gravity | The force of attraction between all masses in the universe |
heliocentric theory | A theory that places the sun at the center of the solar system with the planets, including Earth, revolving around it. Helio is Greek for “sun”. |
hypothesis | An idea or assumption to be tested in an experiment |
mass | A measure of the amount of matter in an object |
rationalism | A belief in reason and logic as the primary paths to knowledge |
scientific method | A step-by step method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific assumptions |
Scientific Revolution | A major shift in thinking between 1500 and 1700 in which modern science emerged as a new way of gaining knowledge about the natural world. |