What is the geocentric model?

6th grade science fall final

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The geocentric model is an astronomical theory that places the Earth at the center of the universe, with all other celestial bodies orbiting around it.
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Why was Ptolemy's geocentric model accepted for so long?
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It explained the motions observed in the sky fairly accurately, despite being incorrect.
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What does 'helio' mean in scientific terms?
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Helio means 'Sun'.
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What does 'centric' mean?
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Centric means 'at the center'.
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Which layer of the sun is only visible during a solar eclipse?
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The corona.
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Who supported Copernicus' heliocentric theory?
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Galileo supported Copernicus' idea that the sun was the center of the solar system.
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What is the heliocentric model?
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The heliocentric model is an astronomical theory that places the Sun at the center of the solar system, with the Earth and other planets orbiting around it.
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