Models of the Earth (Copernican Revolution) Flashcards
proposed a geocentric theory where the spherical earth is at the center while 27 cocentric spheres rotate
Euxodus of Cnidos
this geocentric model proposes that there are 55 concentric crystalline spheres, where the outermost sphere is the Domain of the Prime Mover
Aristotlean - Ptolemaic Model
proposed a model that fused geocentricism and heliocentrism by having all planets except earth orbit around the sun, while the sun orbits around the earth
Tycho Brahe
the pioneer of heliocentrism. his model positioned the sun near the center of the universe
Nicholas Copernicus
proposed the three laws of planetary motion (all planets move around the sun, any planet that moves around the sun at equal lengths of time will have equal distance travelled, p^2/d^3=k)
Johannes Kepler
the father of modern science, made the enhanced telescope
Galileo Galilei
proposed geocentrism at around 150BC
Cladius Ptolemy
a french philosopher that wrote a book that included evidences and mathematical equations that support the heliocentric view
Nicole D’ Oresme
ionian philosopher that initially introduced heliocentricsm around 320-230BCE
Aristarchus of Samos
a Polish astronomer that reviewed the writings of Aristarchus and d’Oresme to reintroduce the heliocentric view to his book
Nicolas Copernicus
interpreted organismal
adaptations as evidence that the Creator
had designed each species for a particular
purpose
Carolus Linnaeus
referred to as “Darwin’s bulldog”, he was a strong advocate of Darwin’s theory
Thomas Henry Huxley
the English naturalist whose scientific theory of evolution by
natural selection became the
foundation of modern
evolutionary studies.
Charles Darwin
______is the idea that many of the Earth’s crustal
features (strata layers, erosion, polystrate fossils, etc.) formed as a
result of past cataclysmic activity. (bonus: who proposed this theory)
Catastrophism (Georges Cuvier)
suggests that Earth’s geologic processes acted in the same manner and with essentially the same intensity in the
past as they do in the present and that such uniformity is sufficient to
account for all geologic change. (bonus: who proposed)
Uniformitarianism (Hutton and Lyell)
American botanist who bridged the gap between evolution and religion
Asa Gray
helped support Darwin’s ideas by compiling evidences for natural selection
Joseph Dalton Hooker
studied the Galapagos Finches that contributed to Darwin’s understanding of adaptive radiation and diversity of species
John Gould
Darwin’s ideas about gradual, long-term changes in species were influenced by ______ ‘ geological principles
Charles Lyell
