KIDS QUIZ
SPACE EXPLORATION
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Question
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The day of the year with the most daylight hours is the
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spring equinox
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fall equinox
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summer solstice
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winter solstice
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Even though most people consider June 21 as the date of the June solstice, it can happen anytime between June 20 and June 22, depending on the time zone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although the summer solstice is the longest day of the year for that hemisphere, the dates of earliest sunrise and latest sunset vary by a few days. This is because Earth orbits the Sun in an ellipse, and its orbital speed varies slightly during the year.
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