6 Markers

Question 1

Describe the evidence both for the geocentric model and against the geocentric model. (1)

Answer 1

For Geocentric - Idea of sun, moon, stars, planets all moving across sky

• In the same direction
• The pattern is repeated
• Appear to be going around Earth, same everyday

Question 2

Describe the evidence both for the geocentric model and against the geocentric model (2)

Answer 2

Against Geocentric - Moons of Jupiter appear to orbit and go around

• Movement of sun is not the same everyday
• Planets do not move in simple path