Multiple choice

What is the point in the orbit of a planet called where it is nearest to the sun?

  1. Perihelion

  2. Perigee

  3. Apogee

  4. None of these

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Explanation

Perihelion is the point in a planet's orbit where it is closest to the Sun. The term comes from Greek: 'peri' meaning near and 'helios' meaning sun. Perigee refers to the moon's closest point to Earth, and apogee is its farthest point.