Multiple choice

The earth is farthest from the sun on which of the following days?

  1. 20th December

  2. 4th July

  3. 20th June

  4. 20th March

  5. 22th September

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B Correct answer
Explanation

During its revolution around the sun, the earth is farthest from the sun (152 million km on 4th July). This position of the earth is called aphelion.