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. science makes the most progress when scientists work in different countries. b. newton and boyle based their work on findings from copernicus and galileo. c. astronomy was considered more important than physics during the scientific revolution. d. scientists made important discoveries in many different fields during the scientific revolution.

Explanation:

The passage lists multiple scientists and their important discoveries in different scientific fields (astronomy and physics) during the scientific revolution. It emphasizes the variety of discoveries in various fields during that period. Option A is an over - generalization not supported by the text. Option B has no evidence in the passage about Newton and Boyle basing work on Copernicus and Galileo. Option C has no indication in the text about the relative importance of astronomy and physics. Option D accurately sums up the main idea of the passage.

Answer:

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