Geography · Astronomy and Earth Movements
The mean sun moves at a uniform speed along the celestial equator and requires the exact same duration as the real sun to complete one full orbit relative to the vernal equinox. This period of time is known as:
- 1the tropical year✓
- 2the leap year
- 3the Julian calendar year
- 4the Gregorian calendar year
Correct answer
the tropical year
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