In general,a sundial is NOT a good timekeeper because:
A) Earth's orbital speed around the ecliptic is variable.
B) Earth's rotation rate changes throughout the year.
C) the Sun's large angular diameter produces a fuzzy shadow.
D) the sky is often cloudy.
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