Question

What is the term used for the earth to be closest to the sun

Answer 1

Perihelion

Step-by-step explanation:

Aphelion is the point of the Earth's orbit that is farthest away from the Sun. Perihelion is the point of the Earth's orbit that is nearest to the Sun.

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