Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Why Copernicus Decided

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes why Copernicus decided that the orbits of Mercury and Venus were smaller than the orbit of Earth?

A) Both planets show a complete cycle of phases,like the Moon.
B) Both planets can sometimes be seen high in our sky at midnight.
C) Both planets occasionally pass through conjunction with the Sun,as seen from Earth.
D) Both planets stay fairly close to the Sun in our sky.