Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which planet during its orbit comes closest to Earth at 41 million miles away?

  1. Neptune

  2. Venus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Uranus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Venus comes closest to Earth during its orbit at approximately 41 million kilometers (about 25 million miles), not million miles. However, among the options given, Venus is correct as it is Earth's closest planetary neighbor at nearest approach. Neptune and Uranus are much farther away, and Jupiter is also distant.

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