The Earth's Orbit Is Closest to the Sun in January

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Earth's orbit is closest to the Sun in January and farthest from the Sun in July. When is the Earth moving the slowest in orbit?

• A) Neither January nor July since the orbital speed of the Earth is a constant.
• B) January
• C) July
• D) This occurs twice a year, in April and in October.

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