The longest day for the northern hemisphere is called ________ Solstice.

Summer

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Solution

The correct option is A Summer
Due to the Earth's position in the month of June is oriented straight towards the sun which results in the longest day for the northern hemisphere. This is called Summer Solstice. In June, direct sunshine on the northern hemisphere falls on the Tropic of Cancer.

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	Column A		Column B
1.	Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere	a.	21 March
2.	Winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere	b.	21 June
3.	Spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere	c.	23 September
4.	Autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere	d.	22 December

A	B
Magellan Summer Solstice Spring Equinox Rotation Revolution	Causes deflection of winds in Northern Hemisphere is on 21 March causes seasons proved that the earth is round is the longest day