[单选题]
The Earth moves about the Sun in an elliptical x;/32c qejxrz o)pi - lt-jc-z6dz)yym rbit. As the Earth moves close to the Sun, then which of t)-c-j ylz- )myt dizp6he following best describes the orbiting speed of the Earth about the Sun?
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the above