The geocentric model was accepted for more than a thousand years primarily because it correctly explained the motion of the planets as observed from Earth. This model, which placed Earth at the center of the universe, aligned with everyday experiences and observations available at the time, and it was supported by the philosophical and religious beliefs of many cultures. While it had limitations and inconsistencies, such as the retrograde motion of planets, its overall framework was coherent with the observable data of the era until the heliocentric model came to challenge it more convincingly through better observation and mathematical support.
Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point)
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It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
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