For mid-latitude locations, total daily insolation tends to highest on the:
A)summer solstice
B)winter solstice
C)vernal equinox
D)autumnal equinox

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Mid-latitude locations receive the highest insolation when the sun's rays are most directly hitting the Earth's surface. This occurs on the summer solstice, which is around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, and around December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. During the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, resulting in longer days, shorter nights, and more direct sunlight. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

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