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In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
For what reason did the heliocentric model of the universe replace the geocentric model of the universe?
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
Which observation can not be explained by a geocentric model?
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
Which planetary model allows a scientist to predict the exact positions of the planets in the night sky over many years?
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
Some constellations (star patterns) observed in the summer skies are different from those observed in the winter skies. The best explanation for this observation is that
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
The Sun's position in space is best described as the approximate center of
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
Which statement best describes the geocentric model of our solar system?
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
Which apparent motion can be explained by a geocentric model?
The geocentric model no longer predicted the positions of the constellations.
geocentric model
our solar system
the Earth revolves around the Sun
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model.
A freely swinging pendulum appears to change direction.
The Earth is located at the center of the model.
the sun's path through the sky
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