Question

which of the following statements best describes earths orbit? a earth revolves around the sun in an elliptical orbit that takes 365 days to complete. b earths distance from the sun does not change at any point during its revolution around the sun. c earths distance from the sun changes a lot as it revolves around the sun, causing large temperature changes throughout the year. d earth revolves around the sun in a circular orbit that takes 365 days to complete.

Explanation:

Earth moves around the sun in an elliptical orbit, taking approximately 365 days to complete one revolution. In an elliptical orbit, the distance between Earth and the sun varies. However, the variation in distance is not the main cause of large - scale annual temperature changes (which are mainly due to the tilt of Earth's axis).

Answer:

A. Earth revolves around the sun in an elliptical orbit that takes 365 days to complete.