Question : What is the position of the Earth when it is at the greatest distance from the sun ?
Option 1: Aphelion
Option 2: Antipode
Option 3: Perihelion
Option 4: Aldiate
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Correct Answer: Aphelion
Solution : The correct answer is Aphelion.
When earth is closest to the sun this point is known as Perihelion and when earth is farthest from the sun it is known as Aphelion. Aphelion point is reached every year in the month of July.
When planet is at perihelion it moves faster as compared to when it is at aphelion.
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