Galileo made an important contribution to science by Select one: proving the existence of other planets. discovering the origins of stars. determining the causes of eclipses. providing evidence for a heliocentric universe.

Why were Galileo Galilei's astronomical observations important to the scientific revolution?A.They confirmed Copernicus's controversial theory that the Earth revolved around the sun.B.They demonstrated that the Bible actually supported many new scientific discoveries.C.They mathematically confirmed Isaac Newton's laws of motion and theory of gravity.D.They proved that an empirical approach could not be used in the study of physical motion.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Galileo is known as the “father of science” because A. he invented the telescope to view the planets and stars. B. he determined the planets traveled in elliptical orbits. C. he performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically. D. he developed an early evolutionary theory of how life began.

What was Francis Bacon's contribution to the scientific revolution during the 17th century?A.His invention of the compass allowed for greater accuracy in navigation.B.His experiments with gravity caused people to question the authority of the church.C.His writing emphasized the importance of empiricism and proposed a version of the scientific method.D.His discovery of the uses for electricity caused rapid scientific advancements.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What marked a pivotal moment in the history of astronomy, signifying the transition from myth-based explanations to scientific inquiry?Building astronomical observatoriesInvention of telescopesContributions of Greek philosophersDevelopment of the heliocentric model

Which of these was NOT a telescopic discovery of Galileo?Group of answer choicesthe rings of Neptunesunspots and the rotation of the Sunthe four largest moons of Jupiterthe craters and mare of the Moonthe phases of Venus