Question

in the northern hemisphere, during which season does the earth reach its greatest distance from the sun? 1 winter 2 spring 3 summer 4 fall

Explanation:

The Earth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical. The Earth is at its greatest distance from the Sun (aphelion) around July 4th. In the Northern Hemisphere, June, July, and August are summer months. So during summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the Earth reaches its greatest distance from the Sun.

Answer:

1. summer