Question

Joe was asked to describe the movements the Earth makes as it rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun. He said, "The Earth revolves on its axis, once every 24 hours. At the same time, it is also revolving around the sun in a path that is an almost circular orbit." What did Joe say in his description that is wrong?
A.
The Earth revolves on its axis.

B.
The Earth revolves around the sun.

C.
The Earth's path around the sun is an almost circular orbit.

D.
The Earth's rotation on its axis is once every 24 hours.

Answer 1

C.
The Earth's path around the sun is an almost circular orbit.
The Earth rotates in an elliptical (oval) orbit.

Answer 2

D. This is because It takes a whole Earth year( 365 Days ) to orbit completely around the sun.