Question

The earth’s closest position to the sun is known as………

• A. The Vermilion
• B. The Aphelion
• C. The Cameleon
• D. The Perihelion

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Perihelion

Correct option: The Perihelion

Solution:

Perihelion: The earth revolves around the sun on its elliptical path with a speed of 30 km/s. due to its elliptical path, there are two instances when the earth maintains its closest and farthest distance to the sun.
The earth’s closest distance from the sun is called perihelion.