On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? 1. Equator 2. Tropic of Cancer 3. Tropic of Capricorn 4. Arctic Circle Select the correct answer using the code given below :

QUESTION

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Physical Geography

Prelims 2024

On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours?

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Explanation

On June 21st, the Summer Solstice, the Earth's tilt positions the North Pole at its maximum inclination towards the Sun. Let's analyze each option:

Equator: The equator receives 12 hours of daylight throughout the year, regardless of the season.
Tropic of Cancer: On June 21st, the Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. Locations at and north of this latitude experience their longest day of the year, with more than 12 hours of daylight.
Tropic of Capricorn: This latitude is in the Southern Hemisphere, experiencing its shortest day of the year on June 21st with less than 12 hours of daylight.
Arctic Circle: On June 21st, the Arctic Circle experiences 24 hours of daylight.