Question

When viewed from above the Northern Hemisphere, the Earth orbits the Sun at an average distance of:

• A. 149.60 million km in a counterclockwise direction
• B. 149.60 million km in a clockwise direction
• C. 149.60 billion km in a counterclockwise direction
• D. 149.60 billion km in a clockwise direction

Hint:

Remember: Earth revolves counterclockwise (as seen from the North Pole) and covers ~149.6 million km from the Sun.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit with an average distance of about 149.6 million kilometers, also known as 1 Astronomical Unit (AU). When viewed from above the Northern Hemisphere, this revolution occurs in a counterclockwise direction.