Compare part "A" of the figure to part "B." Decide whether "A" and "B" represent heliocentric or geocentric solar systems. Which of the following statements best describes the two images?
A)"A" shows a heliocentric solar system; "B" shows a geocentric solar system.
B)"A" shows a geocentric solar system; "B" shows a heliocentric solar system.
C)Both "A" and "B" show a geocentric solar system.
D)Both "A" and "B" show a heliocentric solar system.

Question

Compare part "A" of the figure to part "B." Decide whether "A" and "B" represent heliocentric or geocentric solar systems. Which of the following statements best describes the two images?
A)"A" shows a heliocentric solar system; "B" shows a geocentric solar system. 
B)"A" shows a geocentric solar system; "B" shows a heliocentric solar system. 
C)Both "A" and "B" show a geocentric solar system. 
D)Both "A" and "B" show a heliocentric solar system.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Part "A" shows a heliocentric solar system because the planets are shown orbiting around the Sun, which is located at the center of the system. Part "B" shows a geocentric solar system because the Earth is shown at the center of the system, with the other planets orbiting around it.

Compare Part "A" of the Figure to Part "B