Which Orbit in the Figure Below Would You Expect to Result

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which orbit in the figure below would you expect to result in the least extreme temperature changes for a planet with that orbit?

• A) orbit a
• B) orbit b
• C) orbit c
• D) orbit d
• E) The shape of a planet's orbit should not affect its temperature.

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