Question

read this passage: during the scientific revolution, nicolaus copernicus and galileo galilei made important discoveries in the field of astronomy. robert boyle and isaac newton discovered many of the basic laws of physics during this period as well. though these thinkers all worked during the scientific revolution, they each came from a different country. which statement best describes the main idea of the passage? a. newton and boyle based their work on findings from copernicus and galileo. b. science makes the most progress when scientists work in different countries. c. scientists made important discoveries in many different fields during the scientific revolution. d. astronomy was considered more important than physics during the scientific revolution.

Explanation:

The passage lists multiple scientists and their discoveries in different fields (astronomy and physics) during the scientific revolution. Option A is not supported as there's no mention of Newton - Boyle basing work on Copernicus - Galileo. Option B is an over - generalization not supported by the text. Option D has no comparison of importance between astronomy and physics in the passage. Option C accurately summarizes the main idea that scientists made important discoveries in various fields during the scientific revolution.

Answer:

C. Scientists made important discoveries in many different fields during the scientific revolution.