For each of the descriptions below, determine which theory of the Universe it describes by selecting the appropriate column. (1 point)

Question

Geocentric Heliocentric Cyclic Model Big Bang Theory
Earth is at the center of this model.

The sun, stars and moon move in a perfectly circular path at the same speed.

According to this theory, the universe is still expanding.

This theory of formation says the Earth will stop expanding and contract back to a single point.

The most widely accepted scientific theory of how the Universe began.

The amount of cosmic radiation present in the Universe supports this theory.

Proposed by Copernicus, the sun is at the center of this model.

Answer 1

Here are the descriptions matched with the appropriate theories of the Universe:

1. Earth is at the center of this model.
   Geocentric

2. The sun, stars and moon move in a perfectly circular path at the same speed.
   Geocentric

3. According to this theory, the universe is still expanding.
   Big Bang Theory

4. This theory of formation says the Earth will stop expanding and contract back to a single point.
   Cyclic Model

5. The most widely accepted scientific theory of how the Universe began.
   Big Bang Theory

6. The amount of cosmic radiation present in the Universe supports this theory.
   Big Bang Theory

7. Proposed by Copernicus, the sun is at the center of this model.
   Heliocentric