On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours? Equator Tropic of Cancer Tropic of Capricorn Arctic Circle

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:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 2 and 4

Explanation:

• On June 21, the Tropic of Cancer experiences the longest day of the year (summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere), with more than 12 hours of sunlight.
• The Arctic Circle also experiences continuous daylight (midnight sun) on this date, resulting in more than 12 hours of sunlight.
• The Equator experiences approximately 12 hours of daylight year-round, and the Tropic of Capricorn experiences shorter days on this date.
  Possible Sources: Geography and astronomy textbooks.