The First European to Make Systematic Observations of the Heavens

question 20

Multiple Choice

The first European to make systematic observations of the heavens by telescope was

• A)Galileo.
• B)Copernicus.
• C)Brahe.
• D)Kepler.
• E)Newton.

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Definitions:

Time Equivalency

The concept of dating geological layers or events as being the same age based on the evidence of similar rocks, fossils, or geologic features.

Geology

A field of study focused on understanding the Earth's physical makeup, its history, and the natural processes that influence its structure and composition.

Isotopic Ages

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Billion Years

A period of time equal to 1,000 million years, often used in geological and astronomical contexts to describe the age of Earth or the universe.