Question

drag each item the correct location
(Geocentric model or heliocentric model)
includes eight planets
includes five planets
the sun is at the center of the solar system
the orbits of the plants are circular
the orbits of the planets are elliptical
earth is at the center of the solar system

Answer 1

Here’s how the items would be categorized between the Geocentric Model and the Heliocentric Model:

**Geocentric Model:**
- includes five planets
- the sun is at the center of the solar system
- earth is at the center of the solar system

**Heliocentric Model:**
- includes eight planets
- the orbits of the planets are elliptical
- the orbits of the planets are circular

It’s worth noting that while the Heliocentric model (developed by Copernicus) acknowledges elliptical orbits (as later described by Kepler), it can also describe orbits as circular as an approximation, especially in simpler discussions. However, since Kepler's laws describe the elliptical nature specifically, that distinction is often made in educational contexts.