Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point)
Responses
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
How did Ptolemy's model of the solar system explain the apparent changes in speed and direction of the planets?(1 point)
Responses
The planets had a significant stellar parallax.
The planets had a significant stellar parallax.
The planets spun on epicycles.
The planets spun on epicycles.
The planets were attached to crystalline surfaces.
The planets were attached to crystalline surfaces.
The planets were fixed to nested spheres.
The planets spun on epicycles.
1. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
iridescent
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cloudy
drying out
breaking into pieces
shimmering with colors
shimmering with colors
2. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Mrs. Whitney did not look pleased with the present of mole entrails her cat left on the front step.
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feathers
rodents
inner organs
balls of string
inner organs
3. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Mrs. Gonzales reiterated the directions to the class.
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stated
repeated
retracted
yelled
repeated
4. Choose the answer that best defines the word.
insistent
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hopeless; depressing
not giving up
highly respected
graceful; agile