Comets orbit in short, circular paths around the sun. a. true b. false

The statement is b. False.
Comets do not orbit around the Sun in a short, circular paths, but they have very large and elongated, elliptical paths. Their paths are not like those of the planets where the distance between the planet and the Sun is kept in pretty much the same level (it differs throughout the year but not drastically), instead their paths make them go very close to the Sun at one point, and than go very far from the Sun at other point.

Humid continental climate is found in the interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.   40 degrees north of the equator means less direct sunlight and therefore less warmth.   this climate is mainly found in the northern hemisphere since there are no major landmasses in the southern hemisphere.  if you live in northern indiana, you know all about humid continental because that is the climate type you have!