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Geocentric means-
A
sun centered
B
earth centered
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -geocentric model, any theory of the structure of the solar system (or the universe) in which Earth is assumed to be at the centre of it all. The most highly developed geocentric model was that of Ptolemy of Alexandria (2nd century ce).

Detailed explanation-2: -geo·cen·tric ˌjē-ō-ˈsen-trik. : relating to, measured from, or as if observed from the earth’s center compare topocentric. : having or relating to the earth as center compare heliocentric. : taking or based on the earth as the center of perspective and valuation. geocentrically.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definitions of geocentric. adjective. having the earth as the center. Synonyms: Ptolemaic. of or relating to the geocentric Ptolemaic system.

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