The Shape of Earth's Orbit Around the Sun Is A(n)

question 118

Multiple Choice

The shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun is a(n)

• A) circle.
• B) ellipse.
• C) spheroid.
• D) oblate spheroid.
• E) parabola.

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