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    Early in January the Earth Is Closer to the Sun
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Early in January the Earth Is Closer to the Sun

Question 70

Question 70

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Early in January the earth is closer to the Sun than at any other time of year.This position is termed:


A) equinox.
B) perihelion.
C) aphelion.
D) albedo.
E) revolution.

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