The planets and the asteroid belt orbit the Sun ____________________.
A)in a spherical distribution,whereas the Oort cloud of comets orbits in a plane
B)in a spherical distribution similar to that of the Oort cloud of comets
C)in planes tilted at an angle to the plane of the Oort cloud of comets
D)in planes,whereas the Oort cloud of comets has a spherical distribution
E)in orbits nearly identical to the Oort cloud of comets

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The planets and the asteroid belt orbit the Sun in roughly the same plane known as the ecliptic plane, whereas the Oort cloud of comets is thought to have a roughly spherical distribution of orbits around the Sun. Therefore, the correct choice is D - in planes,whereas the Oort cloud of comets has a spherical distribution.

The Planets and the Asteroid Belt Orbit the Sun ____________________