Question

The constellations on the path of the sun around the earth constitute :

• A. zodiac
• B. solar path
• C. solar constellations
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

zodiac

Explanation for correct answer :

Option A -

1. The linear path that the Sun describes across the sky is called the ecliptic.
2. The constellations on that path are collectively called the ZODIAC and extend a few degrees above and below the ecliptic line.

Explanation for incorrect answer :

Option B - Sun path, sometimes also called day arc, refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that the Sun appears to follow across the sky as the Earth rotates and orbits the Sun.

Option C - The stars forming a group that has a recognizable shape is called a constellation. We can easily identify them in the night sky.

Hence option A is correct.