The Name Given to the Point of a Planet's Orbit

question 77

Multiple Choice

The name given to the point of a planet's orbit that is closest to the Sun is

• A) aphelion.
• B) focus.
• C) perihelion.
• D) solstice.

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Definitions:

Pathology

The examination of illnesses, their origins, progression, manifestations, and outcomes.

Olfactory Organ

The part of the body's anatomy responsible for detecting smells, primarily the nose and its related structures.

Sense

A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell.

Smell

A sensation or perception of odors or scents detected by the olfactory nerves in the nose, contributing to taste and the detection of hazards.