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Earth travels fastest in January and slowest in July. What is the most likely explanation for this?
A. Earth is nearest the Sun in July and farthest away in January.
B. Earth is nearest the Sun in January and farthest away in July.
C. Earth is nearest the Sun in April and farthest away in October.
D. Earth is nearest the Sun in October and farthest away in April.

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Answer:

Earth is nearest the Sun in July and farthest away in July.

Explanation:

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B.

Explanation:

Earth is nearest the Sun in January and farthest away in July. Explanation: According to Kepler's Second Law, a planet travels fastest when it is nearest its sun. This means that Earth is actually closest to the Sun in January, when it is winter in the northern hemisphere!

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