Which Statement About the Ecliptic Is FALSE

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the ecliptic is FALSE?

• A)The Sun appears to move about a degree per day eastward along it.
• B)It is tilted 23.5 degrees with respect to the equator.
• C)The year is marked by the Sun's return to the same place along it.
• D)The Moon can never leave it, but moves twelve times faster than the Sun.
• E)The major planets stay close to it, but not always on it.

---

Definitions:

Line Graph

A visual consisting of lines that show trends or allow the viewer to interpolate values between the observed values.

Axis Labels

Descriptive text placed along the axes in a graph or chart to explain the nature of the data being represented.

Computer

An electronic device capable of executing commands to perform a wide range of tasks or operations, processing data, and storing information.

Visuals

Elements such as images, videos, or graphs used in communication to support text or speech.