1. The earth is nearest to the sun at Perihelion which generally occurs on January |
2. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion which generally occurs on July 4 |
3. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion which generally occurs on July 4 |
4. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion which generally occurs on January 3 |
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 4
C) 1 and 3
D) 1 and 2
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
The Earth is closest to the Sun or at its Perihelion- about two weeks after the December solstice, i.e. 3 January and farthest from the Sun or at its Aphelion, about two weeks after the June solstice, i.e., 4 July.You need to login to perform this action.
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