The Earth moves faster in its orbit around the Sun in January than in July. Is the Earth closer to the Sun in January, or in July? Explain. [Note: This is not much of a factor in producing the seasons—the main factor is the tilt of theEarth’s axis relative to the plane of its orbit.]

The Earth moves faster in its orbit around the Sun in January than in July. Is the Earth closer to the Sun in January, or in July? Explain. [Note: This is not much of a factor in producing the seasons—the main factor is the tilt of theEarth’s axis relative to the plane of its orbit.]

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The Earth moves faster in its orbit around the Sun in January than in July. Is the Earth closer to the Sun in January, or in July? Explain. [Note: This is not much of a factor in producing the seasons—the main factor is the tilt of the
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