Aristotle and Ptolemy Quick Check
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Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point)
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It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
Aristotle and Ptolemy Quick Check
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How did Ptolemy's model of the solar system explain the apparent changes in speed and direction of the planets?(1 point)
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The planets were fixed to nested spheres.
The planets were fixed to nested spheres.
The planets had a significant stellar parallax.
The planets had a significant stellar parallax.
The planets were attached to crystalline surfaces.
The planets were attached to crystalline surfaces.
The planets spun on epicycles.
The planets spun on epicycles.
Aristotle and Ptolemy Quick Check
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Which of the following describe Aristotle's model of the solar system? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
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The Sun is at the center.
The Sun is at the center.
The stars are attached to the outermost sphere.
The stars are attached to the outermost sphere.
Earth is at the center.
Earth is at the center.
Each planet spins on an epicycle.
Each planet spins on an epicycle.
The Earth was at a point slightly offset from the center.
The Earth was at a point slightly offset from the center.
Each planet is attached to a crystalline sphere.
Each planet is attached to a crystalline sphere.
The Sun is at the center.
The stars are attached to the outermost sphere.
The Earth was at a point slightly offset from the center.