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WAEC Geography 2025 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Geography 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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On which of the following pairs of dates do solstices occur

  • A. 21st June and 22nd DecemberCorrect
  • B. 21st March and 23rd December
  • C. 21st June and 23rd September
  • D. 23rd September and 22nd December

Explanation

Solstices occur when the Sun is furthest north or south of the equator: 21st June (over the Tropic of Cancer) and 22nd December (over the Tropic of Capricorn).

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