Question

Compare and contrast the geocentric model of our solar system from the heliocentric model (both shown in picture). Write your answer in at least TWO complete sentences.

Answer 1

In the geocentric model, the moon was its own planet, and it did not orbit the Earth. The geocentric model has any single planet out of proportion in relation to the surrounding planets (according to given diagram). The heliocentric model has the sun in the middle while the geocentric model has the Earth in the middle.

Answer 2

In heliocentric model sun is at the center while in geocentric model earth is at the center.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a heliocentric model of solar system, the sun lies at the center of the solar system and all other planets including moon (i.e satellite of earth) revolve around the sun. While in a geocentric model of solar system, the earth lies at the center of the solar system and all other planets including the sun and moon revolve around the earth.

In heliocentric model, moon is considered as a satellite of earth while in case of geocentric model moon is also one of the planets that revolve around the earth.