The ecliptic is
A)the centerline of the zodiac.
B)the projection of Earth's orbit on the sky.
C)the apparent path of the Sun around the sky.
D)the centerline of the zodiac, the projection of Earth's orbit on the sky, and the apparent path of the Sun around the sky.
E)None of the other choices are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ecliptic refers to all three of these things: 1) the centerline of the zodiac, 2) the projection of Earth's orbit on the sky, and 3) the apparent path of the Sun around the sky. Therefore, D is the best answer.

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