Question

one of the first steps toward currently accepted theories of our solar systems formation and evolution was the general acceptance of the __________ model, which placed the sun at the center of the system and the earth in orbit around it. this theory was prominently presented by __________. a geocentric, aristotle b heliocentric, aristotle c geocentric, nicolaus copernicus d heliocentric, nicolaus copernicus

Explanation:

The heliocentric model places the Sun at the center of the solar - system with planets, including Earth, orbiting around it. Nicolaus Copernicus prominently presented the heliocentric model. The geocentric model, on the other hand, places the Earth at the center. Aristotle supported the geocentric view.

Answer:

D. heliocentric, Nicolaus Copernicus