The orbits of the planets are all
A)Randomly oriented in space
B)Circular
C)Larger than the orbit of the Earth
D)Prograde (counterclockwise motion as viewed from the north)
E)Perpendicular to the orbit of the Earth

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The orbits of the planets in our solar system are prograde, meaning they move in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from above the North Pole. This is a result of the conservation of angular momentum from the cloud of gas and dust from which the solar system formed.

The Orbits of the Planets Are All