Multiple choice

When the moon is at the greatest distance from the centre of the earth, it is called

  1. albedo

  2. preigree

  3. apogee

  4. full moon

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Explanation

Apogee is the point in the moon's elliptical orbit where it is farthest from Earth's center. This occurs because the moon's orbit is not perfectly circular but elliptical, with Earth at one focus. The opposite point (closest distance) is called perigee.