What Practical Value Did Astronomy Offer to Ancient Civilizations

question 25

Multiple Choice

What practical value did astronomy offer to ancient civilizations?

• A)It allowed them to predict eclipses with great accuracy.
• B)It helped them find uses for ancient structures like Stonehenge.
• C)It helped them understand our cosmic origins.
• D)It helped them keep track of time and seasons, and it was used by some cultures for navigation.

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Definitions:

Conversion

In chemistry, refers to the process of changing one chemical compound into another through a chemical reaction.

Major Organic Product

The main compound generated in the greatest amount in an organic chemistry reaction.

Major Organic Product

The primary chemical compound formed in the largest amount by a reaction involving organic molecules.

Stereochemistry

Stereochemistry deals with the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and how these arrangements affect the physical and chemical properties of the molecules.