Geography · Motions of the Earth
Consider the following statements regarding the Earth's orbit: Statement 1: The plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun is known as the orbital plane (or ecliptic plane). Statement 2: The orbital plane of the Earth is perpendicular to the direction of the Sun's rays year-round. Choose the correct answer:
- 1Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.
- 2Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
- 3Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.✓
- 4Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
Correct answer
Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
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