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

Question

Observations with telescopes confirmed the predictions made using the model.
Suitable technology was not available to disprove the model.
The model described the solar system correctly.
The model accurately predicted the movements of the planets.

Answer 1

The two correct responses that explain why the geocentric model of the solar system was accepted by scientists for many years are:

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

These two reasons contributed to the longevity of the geocentric model in scientific thought before the heliocentric model gained acceptance.