Question

select all that apply
which descriptions of earths orbit are accurate?
□ nearly elliptical
□ nearly circular
□ elliptical
□ perfectly circular
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Explanation:

Kepler's first law states that planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths. Earth's orbit has a very low eccentricity (~0.0167), making it nearly circular while still being elliptical. "Perfectly circular" is incorrect (eccentricity ≠ 0), but "nearly elliptical," "nearly circular," and "elliptical" all accurately describe Earth's orbit.

Answer:

nearly elliptical, nearly circular, elliptical