In the Northern Hemisphere, When Does the Summer Solstice Occur

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the Northern Hemisphere, when does the summer solstice occur?

• A) when the sun reaches its northern maximum
• B) when the South Pole is closest to the sun
• C) when solar irradiance is at its minimum
• D) when lengths of day and night are equal at all latitudes

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