A
First half of the month of June
B
Second half of the month of June
C
First half of the month of July
D
Second half of the month of July
Correct answer: (b) Second half of the month of June
Explanation
- A
First half of the month of June
First half of June. Solstice is around 21 June.
- B
Second half of the month of June
Second half of June. Northern summer solstice ~21 June — longest day.
- C
First half of the month of July
First half of July. After the solstice, days are already shortening.
- D
Second half of the month of July
Second half of July. Further past the peak.
Summary. Official key is (b) second half of June. In the northern hemisphere the longest day is the June solstice, about 21 June, which falls in the second half of the month.
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