Planetary Orbits

question 67

Multiple Choice

Planetary orbits:

• A)are evenly spaced throughout the solar system.
• B)are highly inclined to the ecliptic.
• C)are almost circular, with low eccentricities.
• D)have the Sun at their exact center.
• E)are spaced more closely together as they get further from the Sun.

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