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At perihelion, how far is the earth from the sun?
A150 million km
B140 million km
C147 million km
D152 million km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 147 million km
1. At aphelion it is 152 million km.
2. At perihelion it is 147 million km.
3. Land, sea and circulation mask the difference.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 9, Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature._
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