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When Earth is closest to the Sun, the position is called __________?
A
Aphelion
B
Perihelion
✓ Official correct answer
C
Apoapsis
D
Periapsis
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A
Aphelion
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B
Perihelion
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C
Apoapsis
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D
Periapsis
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Explanation
Closest approach is perihelion.
Hence the keyed answer is Perihelion.
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