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When the moon's orbit is closest to the earth, the position is called:
AZenith
BNadir
CPerigee
DApogee
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Perigee
1. Tidal range is then greater than normal.
2. The closest point is perigee.
3. Apogee is the farthest point.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 14, Movements of Ocean Water._
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