Multiple choice

When the sun is nearest to Earth, the Earth is said to be in

  1. aphelion

  2. perihelion

  3. apogee

  4. perigee
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Perihelion is the point in Earth's orbit where it is closest to the Sun (around January 3). Aphelion is when Earth is farthest from the Sun. Apogee and perigee refer to Moon's distance from Earth.

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