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Question
What is perihelion?
Options
Position of the Earth farthest to the Sun
Position of the Earth closest to the Sun
Position of the Earth at 45° to the Sun
Position of the Earth at 60° to the Sun
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Solution
Position of the Earth closest to the Sun
Explanation:
Perihelion is the position in Earth’s orbit when it is closest to the Sun during its revolution. This occurs around January 3rd, with a distance of about 147 million kilometers between the Earth and the Sun.
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