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The path of a celestial body during its daily apparent revolution around the Earth is called its _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) diurnal circle.
The path of a celestial body during its daily apparent revolution around the Earth is called its diurnal circle. This is because the daily motion of a celestial body, as observed from the Earth's surface, appears to be a circular path. The diurnal circle is the apparent daily arc described by a celestial body as the Earth rotates on its axis.
The other options are incorrect because:
B) ecliptic is the apparent annual path of the Sun against the background stars.
C) circle of position is a circle on the celestial sphere that represents all points of equal altitude for a particular celestial body.
D) altitude circle is a great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the zenith and the celestial body and is perpendicular to the horizon.
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