Multiple choice

At the summer solstice, which one of the following latitudes will have the longest night?

  1. 50° S

  2. 60° S

  3. 70° N

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

During the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter. The further south one goes, the longer the night, with 60 degrees South experiencing a very long night.

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