Which of the Following Observations Provided the Most Direct Challenge

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations provided the most direct challenge to the Aristotelian view of the nature of celestial objects?

• A) the topography of the Moon
• B) phases of Venus
• C) moons of Jupiter
• D) phases of the Moon

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Definitions:

Innervates

Supplies an organ or other body part with nerves.

Olfactory Nerves

The set of nerves responsible for the sense of smell, conveying sensory information from the nose to the brain.

Trochlear Nerves

Cranial nerves responsible for the movement of the eyes, specifically controlling the superior oblique muscle for rotational movement.

Facial Nerves

The seventh cranial nerves that control the muscles of facial expression, convey taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and supply glands in the head or neck.