Heliocentric vs. Geocentric Models of the Solar System

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Both the geocentric and geo-heliocentric models consider Earth to be in motion.

False (B)

The geo-heliocentric model places the Sun at the center of the solar system.

False (B)

In both the heliocentric and geo-heliocentric models, planets orbit around Earth.

False (B)

Both the heliocentric and geocentric models propose a central celestial body around which other celestial bodies orbit.

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The geocentric model played a significant role in ancient astronomy, whereas the heliocentric model was a transitional phase.

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The Geocentric model was eventually replaced by the Heliocentric model because it required less complex explanations.

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The Geo-Heliocentric model proposed that the Sun orbits the Earth.

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The Heliocentric model emphasizes the central role of the Sun in the solar system.

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Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the Geocentric model of the universe.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Geo-Heliocentric model sought to combine elements of the Geocentric and Heliocentric models.

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