Which of the following phenomena is primarily due to the elliptical shape of Earth's orbit?
A) the seasons
B) the changing lengths of days
C) the Sun's changing position in the sky
D) none of the above

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The elliptical shape of Earth's orbit primarily affects the distance between the Earth and the Sun throughout the year, but it is not the main cause of the seasons, the changing lengths of days, or the Sun's changing position in the sky. These phenomena are primarily due to the tilt of Earth's axis.

Which of the Following Phenomena Is Primarily Due to the Elliptical