explain the shape of the axis of earth around sun ?is same distance maintained between sun and earth?

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The shape of the orbit of earth around the sun is elliptical.

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explain the shape of the axis of earth around sun ?is same distance maintained between sun and earth?

Dear StudentThe shape of the orbit of earth around the sun is elliptical.

Dear Student
The shape of the orbit of earth around the sun is elliptical.