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The summer solstice in northern hemisphere occurs when the sun is directly overhead at noon on _________________.

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The Tropic of Capricorn
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The Tropic of Cancer
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The equator
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B The Tropic of Cancer
The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere occurs when the Sun is directly overhead at noon on the Tropic of Cancer. The summer solstice happens on 21 June. This day has the longest daylight time.

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