The distance between the earth and the sun is smallest in the month of _________?
Correct answer: B. January
- A. February
- B. January
- C. December
- D. April
Explanation
Earth is closest to the Sun at perihelion, which occurs in early January, despite the Northern Hemisphere experiencing winter then. Seasons result mainly from Earth's axial tilt, not changing distance from the Sun.
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