Question

Brenda made the heliocentric model shown below to represent the sun, universe, Mercury, and solar system.

Answer 1

D most likely equals Mercury

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option C, mercury

Explanation:

As per the Brenda’s venn diagram of Universe, the symbols used in this figure represents the following  -

The rectangle shape – This represents the universe as it is the outermost shell that consist of solar system

The oval shape – This represents the solar system as the it is a galaxy of star. There are several galaxies of star that lies with in the universe.

The rhombus – The rhombus represents the center of the solar system and considering the heliocentric model of solar system, the sun lies at its center

The concentric circle – this represents mercury as it is a celestial body that revolve around the sun.