Question

The point on the orbital of the Earth which is nearest to the Sun is called:

• A. perihelion point
• B. aphelion point
• C. shortest distance point
• D. highest distance point

Hint:

"Peri" = near, "helion" = Sun → perihelion = nearest to the Sun.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The point in Earth’s orbit where it is closest to the Sun is called the perihelion. This occurs around early January. Conversely, the point farthest from the Sun is the aphelion.