Around 4th July each year, when the Earth is farthest from the Sun, tidal ranges are much less than average. This phenomenon is called ___________?
Around 4th July each year, when the Earth is farthest from the Sun, tidal ranges are much less than average. This phenomenon is called ___________?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 4
Aphelion is the position in Earth's orbit farthest from the Sun, reached around 4 July, when the Sun's tide-generating pull is weakest. Perihelion is the closest position, while perigee and apogee describe the Moon's distance from Earth.
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