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Which describes the geocentric model of the solar system?(1 point)
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a model in which Mercury is at the center of the solar system
a model in which Mercury is at the center of the solar system

a model in which Earth is at the center of the solar system
a model in which Earth is at the center of the solar system

a model in which Jupiter is at the center of the solar system
a model in which Jupiter is at the center of the solar system

a model in which the Sun is at the center of the solar system
a model in which the Sun is at the center of the solar system
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a model in which Earth is at the center of the solar system

This describes the geocentric model, which is based on the belief that the Earth is the center of the universe and all other celestial bodies revolve around it.