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Earth moves more slowly in its orbit during summer than during winter. When is Earth closest to the Sun?

Earth moves more slowly in its orbit during summer than during winter. When is Earth-example-1
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Earth moves slowly in its orbit during summer than during winter. The Earth is closest to the Sun in every year in early January during our northern Hemisphere winter.

Hence, the correct answer is Winter.

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