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ericka1

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on: Jul 27, 2018
How would Ptolemy explain the rising of the Sun? Contrast this to Copernicus' explanation of the same event.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Most scientists think catastrophes played little role in the solar system's history.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ptolemy would say that the celestial sphere rotated westward, carrying the Sun over our eastern horizon. Copernicus said that we, the Earth, rotate eastward once a day, and we turn to see the Sun on our eastern horizon at sunrise.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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