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Consider the following statements:
(1) On 21st June, more solar radiation reaches the top of the Earth's surface above the poles than above the equator.
(2) At the North pole, the Sun rises above the horizon on 20th March and day remains for 6 months until it sets on 22nd September.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
(1) On 21st June, more solar radiation reaches the top of the Earth's surface above the poles than above the equator.
(2) At the North pole, the Sun rises above the horizon on 20th March and day remains for 6 months until it sets on 22nd September.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The correct option is B Only 2
On 21st June, the Sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer and this condition is known as June solstice.
At the North Pole, the Sun rises above the horizon on March equinox, i.e. 20th March and day remains for 6 months until it sets on September solstice, i.e. 22nd September.
On 21st June, the Sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer and this condition is known as June solstice.
At the North Pole, the Sun rises above the horizon on March equinox, i.e. 20th March and day remains for 6 months until it sets on September solstice, i.e. 22nd September.
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