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Both the geocentric and geo-heliocentric models consider Earth to be in motion.
Both the geocentric and geo-heliocentric models consider Earth to be in motion.
False
The geo-heliocentric model places the Sun at the center of the solar system.
The geo-heliocentric model places the Sun at the center of the solar system.
False
In both the heliocentric and geo-heliocentric models, planets orbit around Earth.
In both the heliocentric and geo-heliocentric models, planets orbit around Earth.
False
Both the heliocentric and geocentric models propose a central celestial body around which other celestial bodies orbit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the Geocentric model of the universe.
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The Geo-Heliocentric model sought to combine elements of the Geocentric and Heliocentric models.
The Geo-Heliocentric model sought to combine elements of the Geocentric and Heliocentric models.
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