Which of the Following Phenomena Is Primarily Due to the Elliptical

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phenomena is primarily due to the elliptical shape of Earth's orbit?

• A) the seasons
• B) the changing lengths of days
• C) the Sun's changing position in the sky
• D) none of the above

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