Models of the Universe

Revision cards on the models of the universe.

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What is a geocentric model?
A geocentric model is a model of the Universe with the Earth at the centre.
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Who created the geocentric model?
The ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy.
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What is a heliocentric model?
A heliocentric model is a model of the Universe with the Sun at the centre.
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Who created the heliocentric model?
The Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
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Which model of the Universe is accepted in modern society?
The heliocentric model.
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Which astronomer helped provide evidence that the heliocentric model was correct?
The Italian astronomer Galileo.
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What did Galileo discover that helped prove that the heliocentric model was correct?
Galileo discovered four of Jupiter's moons.
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Who created the geocentric model?

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The ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy.

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What is a heliocentric model?

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Who created the heliocentric model?

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Which model of the Universe is accepted in modern society?

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