The Earth travels around the Sun in a/an _____ orbit.
A
circular
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B
parabolic
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C
elliptical
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D
hyperbolic
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Solution
The correct option is C elliptical The Earth travels around the Sun in an elliptical path. The periodic motion of the Earth around the Sun is called revolution of the Earth.