Why was the geocentric model of the solar system accepted by scientists for many years? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.
Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.

The model described the solar system correctly.
The model described the solar system correctly.

Observations with telescopes confirmed the predictions made using the model.
Observations with telescopes confirmed the predictions made using the model.

The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are:

1. Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.
2. The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.

These factors contributed to the long-standing acceptance of the geocentric model until more advanced technology and observations led to the development of the heliocentric model.