Chapter 20 - Section 1 - Observing the Solar System

Question 1

What is a geocentric system?

Answer 1

• A system where earth is at the center.
• Planets and stars revolve around the earth.

Question 2

In a geocentric system,

A. the sun is the center of the revolving planets.

B. Earth is at the center of the revolving planets.

C. only the sun revolves around the earth.

D. Earth revolves around the moon.

Answer 2

B. Earth is at the center of the revolving planets..