Match the Key ideas/Scientists/Terms of Orbital Motion with their correct descriptions
Column A
Column A
1.
Ptolemy, and others, idea that suggests the Earth is at the center of the universe and all other planets orbit it.:
Ptolemy, and others, idea that suggests the Earth is at the center of the universe and all other planets orbit it.
2.
The Earth moves in a(n) _____ , or path around the Sun:
The Earth moves in a(n) _____ , or path around the Sun
3.
The moon takes 278 days to encircle the Earth. This amount of time is known as its _____:
The moon takes 278 days to encircle the Earth. This amount of time is known as its _____
4.
What keeps our feet planted solidly on Planet Earth:
What keeps our feet planted solidly on Planet Earth
5.
Copernicus' model that the Sun is at the center of the Universe:
Copernicus' model that the Sun is at the center of the Universe
6.
The scientist whos invention of the telescope helped to support Heliocentricism:
The scientist whos invention of the telescope helped to support Heliocentricism
7.
Kepler's boss and mentor who collected a large amount of astronomical data used by later astronomers:
Kepler's boss and mentor who collected a large amount of astronomical data used by later astronomers
8.
Scientist who coined the Universal Law of Gravitation:
Scientist who coined the Universal Law of Gravitation
9.
Another name for "The Law of Areas" where two parts of an orbit move in the same times and sweep out equal areas:
Another name for "The Law of Areas" where two parts of an orbit move in the same times and sweep out equal areas
10.
While the Earth is locked into orbit with the Sun's gravity, it continues moving forward due to _________:
While the Earth is locked into orbit with the Sun's gravity, it continues moving forward due to _________
11.
The planet move in ellipses with the Sun at one of the Foci:
The planet move in ellipses with the Sun at one of the Foci
12.
When Earth is closest to he Sun in its orbit, this is called the ___:
When Earth is closest to he Sun in its orbit, this is called the ___
13.
When Earth is Farther from the Sun in its orbit, this is called _____:
When Earth is Farther from the Sun in its orbit, this is called _____
14.
The Earth's distance from the Sun and orbital periods are proportional to that of Jupiter's, due to _____:
The Earth's distance from the Sun and orbital periods are proportional to that of Jupiter's, due to _____
15.
According to Newton, when MASS increases, the force between two objects:
According to Newton, when MASS increases, the force between two objects
16.
According to Newton, when DISTANCE increases, the Gravitational pull between two objects _______:
According to Newton, when DISTANCE increases, the Gravitational pull between two objects _______
17.
Scientist who introduced the idea of Heliocentricism- which shocked the scientific community!:
Scientist who introduced the idea of Heliocentricism- which shocked the scientific community!
18.
When Earth is Closest to the Sun, it moves at what speed?:
When Earth is Closest to the Sun, it moves at what speed?
19.
When Earth is Farthest from the Sun, it moves at what speed:
When Earth is Farthest from the Sun, it moves at what speed
20.
The Sun sits at one of the __________ of the ellipse, created by Earth's orbit:
The Sun sits at one of the __________ of the ellipse, created by Earth's orbit
Column B
a.Orbital period
b.Heliocentricism
c.Aphelion
d.decreases
e.The Earth moves at it Fastest speed!
f.The Earth moves at its Slowest speed!
g.Newton
h.Brahe
i.Kepler's 3rd Law
j.Kepler's 2nd Law
k.Copernicus
l.Galileo
m.Focus/foci
n.increases
o.Kepler's 1st Law
p.Inertia
q.Geocentricism
r.Perihelion
s.Elliptical Orbit
t.Gravity
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Certainly! Here are the matches between Column A and Column B:
Ptolemy, and others, idea that suggests the Earth is at the center of the universe and all other planets orbit it:q. Geocentricism
The Earth moves in a(n) _____, or path around the Sun:s. Elliptical Orbit
The moon takes 278 days to encircle the Earth. This amount of time is known as its _____:a. Orbital period
What keeps our feet planted solidly on Planet Earth:t. Gravity
Copernicus' model that the Sun is at the center of the Universe:b. Heliocentricism
The scientist whose invention of the telescope helped to support Heliocentricism:l. Galileo
Kepler's boss and mentor who collected a large amount of astronomical data used by later astronomers:h. Brahe
Scientist who coined the Universal Law of Gravitation:g. Newton
Another name for "The Law of Areas" where two parts of an orbit move in the same times and sweep out equal areas:j. Kepler's 2nd Law
While the Earth is locked into orbit with the Sun's gravity, it continues moving forward due to _________:p. Inertia
The planets move in ellipses with the Sun at one of the Foci:o. Kepler's 1st Law
When Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit, this is called the ___:r. Perihelion
When Earth is Farther from the Sun in its orbit, this is called _____:c. Aphelion
The Earth's distance from the Sun and orbital periods are proportional to that of Jupiter's, due to _____:i. Kepler's 3rd Law
According to Newton, when MASS increases, the force between two objects:n. increases
According to Newton, when DISTANCE increases, the Gravitational pull between two objects _______:d. decreases
Scientist who introduced the idea of Heliocentricism- which shocked the scientific community!:k. Copernicus
When Earth is Closest to the Sun, it moves at what speed?:e. The Earth moves at its Fastest speed!
When Earth is Farthest from the Sun, it moves at what speed:f. The Earth moves at its Slowest speed!
The Sun sits at one of the __________ of the ellipse, created by Earth's orbit:m. Focus/foci
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