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ScientificRev. Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rationalism | A belief in reason and logic as the primary paths to knowledge |
| Geocentric Theory | A theory that Earth is the center of the solar system or the universe. |
| Orbit | The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution |
| 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." |
| Copernican Theory | The theory that the sun is the center of the solar system, with the planets (including the earth) orbiting around it |
| Projectile | A missile designed to be fired from a rocket or gun |
| Mass | A measure of the amount of matter in an object |
| Hypothesis | An idea or assumption to be tested in an experiment |
| Data | Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis |
| Microscope | An instrument used to make very small objects visible |
| Barometer | Measures changes in the pressure of the atmosphere |
| Thermometer | An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature |