The Ecliptic Can Be Defined as

question 59

Multiple Choice

The ecliptic can be defined as

• A)the plane that is perpendicular to the Earth's axis of rotation.
• B)the projection of the Earth's equator onto the sky.
• C)the path traced out by the Moon in our sky in one month against the background stars.
• D)the path traced out by the Sun in our sky over one year against the background stars.

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Definitions:

Dividends Declared

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Retained Earnings

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Business Managers

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