What two observations supported the model of Geocentricism, although we now know them to be inaccurate?
I. Everything orbits around the Sun
II. Everything orbits around Earth
III. All planets orbit in a circular pattern
IV. All planets orbit in figure eight patterns
a
I
b
II and III
c
I and IV
d
II and IV
1 answer
The correct answer is b) II and III.
Geocentricism, the model that places Earth at the center of the universe, was supported by the observations that everything seemed to orbit around the Earth (II) and that celestial bodies, including planets, were often assumed to move in circular orbits (III).
