[单选题]
The Earth moves abouf n3w. um9 h:uu,cnq(bj kaal+joq,5.t the Sun in an elliptical orbit. As the Earth moves close to the Sun, then which of thlj5koja, q+a. e following best describes the orbiting speed of the Earth about the Sun?
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the above