Why Were Mercury and Venus Treated Differently from the Other

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why were Mercury and Venus treated differently from the other known planets in Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe?

• A) They always appear close to the Sun.
• B) They are the closest planets to Earth.
• C) They do not exhibit retrograde motion.
• D) They have the highest surface temperatures.

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Definitions:

Poison

Any substance that, when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism, causes death or harm by its chemical action.

Ground Water

Water that is held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

Arsenic

A naturally occurring metallic element with the symbol As and atomic number 33, known for its toxicity and used in pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.

Ground Water

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.