Concept:During the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer. The angle of the Sun’s rays decreases as latitude increases away from this point.
Explanation:The Summer Solstice occurs around June 21. On this day, the Sun’s vertical rays fall on the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N).
As you move northward from the Tropic of Cancer, the Sun’s rays strike the Earth at a lower, more oblique angle.
Among the given options, the Arctic Circle (66.5°N) is the farthest north from the Tropic of Cancer.
Therefore, at the Arctic Circle, the Sun’s rays arrive at the smallest (minimum) angle relative to the ground.
In contrast, the Equator (0°) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S) receive rays at a larger angle because they are south of the overhead position.
The Tropic of Cancer itself experiences the maximum angle (90°) at noon.
Thus, the Arctic Circle experiences the minimum angle of the Sun’s rays during the Northern Hemisphere’s Summer Solstice.
Answer:Arctic Circle (Option A)