Questions: What shape is the Earth's orbit around the Sun?
an ellipse that is almost circular
a circle
an ellipse that is elongated
a spiral
Transcript text: What shape is the Earth's orbit around the Sun?
an ellipse that is almost circular
a circle
an ellipse that is elongated
a spiral
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question asks about the shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun. It provides four options to choose from.
Step 2: Analyzing the Options
An ellipse that is almost circular
A circle
An ellipse that is elongated
A spiral
Step 3: Applying Knowledge of Earth's Orbit
The Earth's orbit around the Sun is not a perfect circle but an ellipse. However, this ellipse is very close to being circular, meaning it is not significantly elongated.
Final Answer
The shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun is \(\boxed{\text{an ellipse that is almost circular}}\).