Perihelion is when Earth is ____________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. nearest to the sun.
Perihelion is when Earth is closest to the Sun in its elliptical orbit. This event typically occurs around early January each year. Despite being nearer to the Sun during perihelion, the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter due to the tilt of Earth’s axis, not its distance from the Sun. The opposite point, when Earth is farthest from the Sun, is called aphelion and happens in early July. The variation in distance does affect the intensity of solar radiation slightly but is not the main cause of seasons. Perihelion highlights the fascinating dynamics of Earth's orbit and solar energy distribution