Which of the following accurately describes Earth's distance from the Sun?
A. The Earth-Sun distance averages 150 million kilometers (93 million miles).
B. It takes light an average of 8 minutes and 20 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth.
C. Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion) and farther away in July (aphelion).
D. All of these are correct.
Answer:D
Which of the following accurately describes Earth's distance from the Sun?
A. The Earth-Sun distance averages 150 million kilometers (93 million miles). B. It takes light an average of 8 minutes and 20 seconds to travel from the Sun to Earth. C. Earth is closer to the Sun in January (perihelion) and farther away in July (aphelion). D. All of these are correct.