When the earth is at its maximum distance from the sun it is said to be in ........

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When the earth is at its maximum distance from the sun it is said to be in

aphelion

perihelion

apogee

perigee

- Option 1: Aphelion

- Correct Answer

- This is when Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun in its elliptical orbit.

- Occurs around early July each year.

- Option 2: Perihelion

- The point where Earth is closest to the Sun.

- Occurs around early January each year.

- Option 3: Apogee

- Describes the farthest point in the orbit of the Moon or a satellite with respect to Earth.

- Not related to Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

- Option 4: Perigee

- Refers to the closest point in the orbit of the Moon or satellite around Earth.

- Also not related to Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

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