Earth's Orbit Varies from Nearly a Circle to an Ellipse

question 58

Multiple Choice

Earth's orbit varies from nearly a circle to an ellipse and back again in about:

• A) 1,000,000 years.
• B) 100,000 years.
• C) 10,000 years.
• D) 1,000 years.
• E) 100 years.

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