During the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun's rays are directly overhead at:
A. The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N)
B. The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
C. The equator
D. The Arctic Circle
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
During the summer solstice (around June 21), the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Explanation:
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a global-scale climate phenomenon that significantly influences the Indian monsoon, with El Niño often associated with weaker monsoons and La Niña with stronger monsoons.
Explanation:
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air that encircles the Earth's poles. When it weakens or shifts, it can cause cold air to spill southward into the mid-latitudes.
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