Multiple choice

The distance between the Earth and the Sun is greatest during

  1. winter solistice

  2. perihelion

  3. aphelion

  4. summer solistice

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aphelion is the point in Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun, occurring around July 4 each year. At aphelion, Earth is about 152 million kilometers from the Sun. Perihelion (closest approach) occurs in early January.