Question 16
The Earth and Solar SystemWhich of the following is known as the land of the midnight sun during summer in the Northern Hemisphere?
- A.Tropic of cancer
- B.Arctic circle
- C.Antarctic circle
- D.Tropic of capricorn
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Arctic circle)
Explanation
North of the Arctic Circle the sun does not set around 21 June, so it shines at midnight.