Drag and drop the words into the correct locations.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
The Copernican model of the solar system was a Response area model in which Earth Response area. Planets Response area, and the stars Response area.
geocentricwere fixed to an outermost spherefloated in outer spacewas just another planetheliocentrictravelled along a circular path
The Copernican model of the solar system was a heliocentric model in which Earth floated in outer space. Planets travelled along a circular path, and the stars were fixed to an outermost sphere.
Orbital Motion Unit Review Practice
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Why was the geocentric model of the solar system accepted by scientists for many years? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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The model described the solar system correctly.
The model described the solar system correctly.
The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.
The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.
Observations with telescopes confirmed the predictions made using the model.
Observations with telescopes confirmed the predictions made using the model.
Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.
The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.
Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.