The idea that Earth orbits the sun is referred to as ____ of the solar system, because of the scientist who first proposed it.
A) the Galilean theory
B) Newton's model
C) Einstein's theory
D) the Copernican model
E) Darwin's theory

Question

The idea that Earth orbits the sun is referred to as ____ of the solar system, because of the scientist who first proposed it.​
A) the Galilean theory​
B) ​Newton's model
C) ​Einstein's theory
D) ​the Copernican model
E) ​Darwin's theory

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The Copernican model refers to the heliocentric theory proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus, which posits that Earth and other planets orbit the sun.

The Idea That Earth Orbits the Sun Is Referred to as ____