Why is the Copernican Revolution significant? Select three options.

Question

A. Few advancements in scientific knowledge were made.
B. Scientists discovered new evidence to support their theories.
C. Scientists discovered that old interpretations of data was incorrect.
D. Scientists used observations and mathematical data to solve problems in new ways.
E. All theories developed during the time period were disproved by modern science.

Answer 1

The Copernican Revolution is significant for several reasons. The three most relevant options are:

B. Scientists discovered new evidence to support their theories. C. Scientists discovered that old interpretations of data were incorrect. D. Scientists used observations and mathematical data to solve problems in new ways.

These options reflect the transformative impact of the Copernican Revolution on scientific thought, particularly in how it shifted the understanding of the universe, leading to the eventual adoption of the heliocentric model and advances in observational astronomy.