What feature distinguishes the heliocentric model from the geocentric model? (1 point)
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the placement of the Sun at the center of the solar system
the placement of the Sun at the center of the solar system
the placement of the Earth at the center of the solar system
the placement of the Earth at the center of the solar system
circular orbits
circular orbits
elliptical orbits
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the placement of the Sun at the center of the solar system
What is a feature of the modern model of the solar system that was not found in ancient models?(1 point)
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Earth at the center
Earth at the center
a year with approximately 365 days
a year with approximately 365 days
stars are not a part of our solar system
stars are not a part of our solar system
circular orbits
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Earth at the center
Earth at the center
a year with approximately 365 days
a year with approximately 365 days
stars are not a part of our solar system
stars are not a part of our solar system
circular orbits
a year with approximately 365 days
How did the improvement of the telescope contribute to the modern model of the solar system? (1 point)
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The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained stars.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained stars.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained comets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained comets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained planets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained planets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained moons.
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The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained stars.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained stars.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained comets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained comets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained planets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained planets.
The improve telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained moons.
The improved telescope showed scientists that the solar system contained planets.
Which development was the first major change to ancient models of the solar system?(1 point)
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the choice to make elliptical rather than circular orbits
the choice to make elliptical rather than circular orbits
the choice to place stars far from Earth
the choice to place stars far from Earth
the placement of some planets closer to the center of the solar system
the placement of some planets closer to the center of the solar system
the placement of the Sun at the center of the solar system
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the choice to make elliptical rather than circular orbits
the choice to make elliptical rather than circular orbits
the choice to place stars far from Earth
the choice to place stars far from Earth
the placement of some planets closer to the center of the solar system
the placement of some planets closer to 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
Which objects would never be found inside the solar system?(1 point)
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planets that orbit the sun
planets that orbit the sun
comets
comets
stars that form constellations
stars that form constellations
the moon
the moon
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planets that orbit the sun
planets that orbit the sun
comets
comets
stars that form constellations
stars that form constellations
the moon
the moon
stars that form constellations
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