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Which of the following statements is correct?

Earth's orbit is circular.
Earth is the only planet with an elliptical orbit.
Earth's orbit is elliptical.

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Answer:

earths orbit is elliptical

Step-by-step explanation:

earth does not orbit in a perfect circle

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Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle. It is elliptical, or slightly oval-shaped. This means there is one point in the orbit where Earth is closest to the Sun, and another where Earth is farthest from the Sun. The answer is the Earth’s orbit is elliptical.
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