Which statements below are false regarding the geocentric model? Select the two correct answers. (2 points) Responses It shows Earth at the center of the solar system. It shows Earth at the center of the solar system. It explains why Mars appears to move backward for a few months approximately every two years. It explains why Mars appears to move backward for a few months approximately every two years. It shows the orbits of the planets as circular. It shows the orbits of the planets as circular. It shows the Sun at the center of the solar system It shows the Sun at the center of the solar system
The two false statements regarding the geocentric model are:
- It shows the orbits of the planets as circular.
- It shows the Sun at the center of the solar system.
The false statements regarding the geocentric model are:
1. It shows the Sun at the center of the solar system.
2. It shows the orbits of the planets as circular.
The correct answers are:
1. It explains why Mars appears to move backward for a few months approximately every two years.
2. It shows the Sun at the center of the solar system.
To determine the answers, we can analyze each statement one by one:
1. "It shows Earth at the center of the solar system." - This statement is true. The geocentric model places Earth at the center of the universe.
2. "It explains why Mars appears to move backward for a few months approximately every two years." - This statement is true. In the geocentric model, planets like Mars appear to have periods of retrograde motion, where they appear to move backward in the sky for a few months before returning to their normal path.
3. "It shows the orbits of the planets as circular." - This statement is false. In the geocentric model, the orbits of the planets were depicted as perfect circles around Earth, which we now know is not accurate. The orbits of planets are actually elliptical (oval-shaped).
4. "It shows the Sun at the center of the solar system." - This statement is false. In the geocentric model, the Sun is not at the center of the solar system. Instead, Earth is considered to be at the center, with the Sun and other celestial bodies revolving around it.
Based on this analysis, the false statements regarding the geocentric model are:
3. It shows the orbits of the planets as circular.
4. It shows the Sun at the center of the solar system.