CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Earth revolves around the sun in ________ orbit and also rotates around on its axis.

A
elliptical
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
spherical
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
circular
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
vertical
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A elliptical
Earth also moves around the Sun on the ecliptic plane in an elliptical orbit. This movement along with the fact that its axis is tilted to the ecliptic plane is causing the changing of seasons.
The correct answer is A.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Rotation and Revolution of Earth
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon