Multiple Choice
An observer on the dwarf planet Pluto sees the Sun pass through a different set of constellations than an observer on Earth over the course of one orbit.Which of the following best explains this?
A) Pluto is farther from the Sun.
B) Pluto has a longer orbital period than Earth.
C) Pluto's orbit is tilted with respect to Earth's orbit.
D) Pluto has a longer rotation period than Earth.
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