Which of the following most accurately describes the distance between Earth and the Sun?

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Earth's orbit around the Sun is not perfectly circular, but is elliptical. This means that the distance between Earth and the Sun varies throughout the year, with Earth being closest to the Sun (perihelion) in January and farthest from the Sun (aphelion) in July. The average distance between Earth and the Sun is about 150 million kilometers (93 million miles). Option A is incorrect as it underestimates the average distance between the Earth and the Sun. Option B is partially correct but does not provide the full picture as it only describes the time light takes to travel from the Sun to Earth. Option D is false as the orbit of Earth around the Sun is not perfectly circular.

Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Distance Between