Question 3 of 5intermediate🧠 RememberMCQ1 mark

The earth reaches its perihelion in:

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 1(iv) | (Page Page 6)
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Explanation

Option D is correct because the textbook explicitly states that 'When the earth is closest to the sun (perihelion), around 3rd January each year, tidal ranges are also much greater.' This clearly indicates that the earth reaches its perihelion position in January. The context also mentions that aphelion (when the earth is farthest from the sun) occurs around 4th July, which helps eliminate option C.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the definition of perihelion from the context - it is when the earth is closest to the sun.

  2. Step 2: Locate the specific date mentioned in the text - 'around 3rd January each year'.

  3. Step 3: Match the month 'January' with the given options and select option D.

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