GyanGramQuestion
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
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PRELIMS 2024 · PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of mor…
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• Correct Answer: D
• On June 21, Tropic of Cancer experiences its longest day (~13.5 hours) and Arctic Circle has 24-hour daylight.
• The Equator always has ~12 hours; Tropic of Capricorn has its shortest day.
• Only latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere receive more than 12 hours of sunlight.
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