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3. Complete the following statements about Earths orbital revolution: [1 The perihelion occurs on The aphelion Earths distance from the sun is increasing from the months of occurs on to Earths distance from the sun is decreasing from the months of to
For each location, on how many days each year does the sun reach its highest point in the sky for that location? (Hint: Think about if/when the sun passes overhead as Earth progresses through the seasons.) [1] 8. Norman, OK (35°N) Anchorage, AK (61°N) Equator (0°) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (23°S)
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Perihelion which is the point in the orbit of any planet/asteroid/comet which is nearest to the sun. For earth, perihelion occurs on 3rd January every year. Aphelion which is the point in the orbit of any planet/asteroid/comet which is farthest to the sun. For earth, aphelion occurs on 4th July every year. While earth orbits around the sun, it achieves nearest point from the sun on 3rd January(perihelion) after which the distance from the sun starts increasing till 4th July when it achieves the farthest distance from the sun(aphelion). Therefore, Earths distance of the sun is increasing from the months of January to June, Similarly, after achieving the farthest distance on 4th July(aphelion) the distance of earth from the sun starts decreasing till it achieves the least distance from the sun on 3rd January(perihelion) Therefore, Earths distance of the sun is decreasing from the months of July to December.

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