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During the phenomenon of aphelion, the a...

During the phenomenon of aphelion, the approximate distance between the earth and the sun is:

A

137 million km

B

152 million km

C

147 million km

D

142 million km

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B
152 million km Explanation : During the phenomenon of aphelion, the approximate distance between the Earth and Sun is 152 million km. Aphelion is the point of the Earth.s orbit that is farthest away from the Sun. Perihelion is the point of the Earth.s orbit that is nearest to the Sun.
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    A
    astronomical unit
    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
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    D
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    B
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    D
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