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Which statement best describes perigee?

AThe farthest point in the Moon's orbit to Earth
BThe closet point in the Moon's orbit to Earth
CThe Sun's orbit that is closest to the Moon
DThe closest point in Earth's orbit of the Sun

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A).  The point in the Moon's orbit that is farthest
       from Earth is the Moon's Apogee.
       Every Earth satellite has one.

B).  The point in the Moon's orbit that is closest
       to Earth is the Perigee.
       Every Earth satellite has one.

C).  a meaningless description

D).  The point in the Earth's orbit that is closest
       to the Sun is the Earth's Perihelion.
       Every planet has one.

       And the point in the Earth's orbit that is farthest
       from the Sun is the Earth's Aphelion.
       Every planet has one.

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