Unlike Earth, Mars' seasons are affected (enhanced and diminished) by the distance between Mars and the Sun. This is because: a) Mars gets closer to the Sun than the Earth does. b) Earth is closer to the Sun to begin with. c) Mars is tilted more on its axis than Earth is. d) an Earth year is shorter. e) the orbit of Mars is significantly more elliptical.

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10 May, 10:39

Unlike Earth, Mars' seasons are affected (enhanced and diminished) by the distance between Mars and the Sun. This is because: a) Mars gets closer to the Sun than the Earth does. b) Earth is closer to the Sun to begin with. c) Mars is tilted more on its axis than Earth is. d) an Earth year is shorter. e) the orbit of Mars is significantly more elliptical.

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Leanna Blevins · Answer 1

Answer: the orbit of Mars is significantly more elliptical being more further away from the sun than the Earth.

Explanation: An elliptical orbit is said to be formed when object revolves around another in an oval-shaped path known as an ellipse. The planets in our solar system orbit around the sun in elliptical orbits.

The different planets have their different distances from the sun which affects, their climate and determines if life can exist in them.

Many man made satellites orbit the Earth in elliptical orbits, so also does the moon. Generally, most objects and satellites in outer space travel in an elliptical orbit.