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Question

Earth is nearest the Sun in early ____ and farthest in early ____?

A
January – July
✓ Official correct answer
B
June – December
C
July – January
D
December – June

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A
January – July
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B
June – December
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C
July – January
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D
December – June
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Explanation

Perihelion is early January; aphelion early July.

So the correct answer is January – July.

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