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What feature distinguishes the heliocentric model from the geocentric model? (1 point)
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the placement of the Earth at the center of the solar system
the placement of the Earth at the center of the solar system

the placement of the Sun at the center of the solar system
the placement of the Sun at the center of the solar system

circular orbits
circular orbits

elliptical orbits

Answer 1

The feature that distinguishes the heliocentric model from the geocentric model is **the placement of the Sun at the center of the solar system**.