Which of the following situations would result in the longest days during the summer? (Assume an axis tilt of 0 degrees is an axis perpendicular to the ecliptic plane.)
A) Axis tilt -10 degrees
B) Axis tilt 23.5 degrees
C) Axis tilt 90 degrees
D) Axis tilt 0 degrees

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the axis tilt is 90 degrees, one pole of the Earth is pointing directly towards the Sun and the other is pointing directly away. Therefore, the pole pointing towards the Sun will have continuous daylight during the summer months, resulting in the longest days.

Which of the Following Situations Would Result in the Longest