Heliocentric Geocentric

What is the difference between Heliocentric and Geocentric

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In Ptolemy's 'geocentric' view of the universe the __________________ is at the center of the universe.

In Copernicus's heliocentric theory of the universe, the ___________ is at the center of the universe with all bodies revolving around it.

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In an elliptical orbit, the point CLOSEST to the focus (the sun in our solar system's case) is called the _________________.

What is the biggest difference between the Geocentric Model and the Heliocentric Model?

• the shape of the planets' orbits

• the movement of the moon

• the center of the solar system

What is the biggest difference between the Geocentric Model and the Heliocentric Model?

• the shape of the planets' orbits

• the movement of the stars

• the center of the solar system

• the number of planets

Which model has the Earth at the center of space?

• Geocentric model

• Heliocentric model

• Scientific model

• Geological model

The time it takes for a body to make 1 full orbit around the sun is called one ___________________.

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Why did people believe in the Geocentric vs the Heliocentric solar system?

• Geocentric system had been around for a LONG time.

• People don't like change.

• There wasn't enough proof  to support the Heliocentric system.

• all of these answers are correct.

This image shows the:

• Geocentric Solar System

• Heliocentric Solar System

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