- Perihelion is the point in the Earth's orbit where it is nearest to the Sun. This generally occurs around January 3rd each year. - Aphelion is the point in the Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun. This generally occurs around July 4th each year. - The slight eccentricity of the Earth's orbit causes this variation in distance, although it is not the primary reason for the seasons (axial tilt is).
Which of the following statements is / are correct ? 1. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3 2. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4 3. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4 4. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3 Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2016 · Topic: The Earth (Earth's Movements: Rotation, Revolution, their effects)
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