Multiple Choice
Astronauts inside Earth satellites such as the space shuttle are usually said to be "in orbit" around Earth. Are you "in orbit" around anything?
A) Yes, around both Earth and the sun.
B) Yes, around the sun due to Earth's motion through space [but not around Earth].
C) Yes, around Earth due to Earth's spinning motion [but not around the sun].
D) No.
E) Only on Saturdays.
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