Question

The Ptolemaic model of the universe describes the earth as

A.at the center, but moving relative to the other planets
B. At the center, stationary, with planets that rotate around it
C. Orbiting around the sun with the other planets of our solar system
D. Orbiting the moon, following the path of the sun

Answer 1

The Ptolemaic model of the universe describes the Earth as being at the center, stationary, with the Sun, the Moon, other planets, stars, and EVERYTHING rotating around it. (B)

Answer 2

B. At the center, stationary, with planets that rotate around it

Step-by-step explanation:

The Ptolemaic model is also known as geocentric model. Ptolemy and Aristotle proposed the Earth to be center of the universe and every other body (planets, moons, stars and sun) to be revolving about in concentric orbits. They considered Earth to be stationary. The observation that the sun seemed to revolve about earth every 24 hours and that the observer on the earth cannot sense motion of Earth supported this model.