Which of the Following Does Not Accurately Describe Earth's Distance

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not accurately describe Earth's distance from the Sun?

• A) The Earth-Sun distance averages 150 million kilometers (93 million miles).
• B) It takes light an average of 8 minutes and 20 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth.
• C) Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion) and farther away in July (aphelion).
• D) The Earth's orbit around the sun is presently circular and, therefore the Earth is always equidistant from the sun throughout the year.