The distance between the Earth and the sun is greater during
- AAphelion
- BPerihelion
- CSummer solstice
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Aphelion
Explanation
The maximum distance between the Earth and the Sun occurs at aphelion, which generally takes place around 4 July every year. At this time, the distance between the Earth and the Sun is about 152.1 million kilometres.