Multiple Choice
That Polaris will not always be the pole star is due to
A) the Moon following the ecliptic, instead of the equator.
B) the Earth's revolution being slightly less than exactly 365.25 days.
C) the sidereal day being shorter than the solar day.
D) the Solar winds blowing the Earth farther away from the Sun.
E) precession shifting the celestial pole.
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