In relationship to Earth's orbit, the ecliptic plane can be visualized as a(n) _________ surface that contains the _________.
A)physical; plane of Earth's orbit
B)physical; lunar eclipse of Earth's orbit
C)imaginary; ellipse of Earth's orbit.
D)imaginary; path of our Sun.

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The ecliptic plane is an imaginary surface that contains the ellipse of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

In Relationship to Earth's Orbit, the Ecliptic Plane Can Be