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June 21 marks the winter solstice in the _________ Hemisphere.

  1. A
    Northern
  2. B
    Eastern
  3. C
    Western
  4. D
    Southern

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Around June 21, the Northern Hemisphere tilts towards the Sun, experiencing its summer solstice and longest day of the year. Conversely, the Southern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun, making June 21 its winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year there.

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June 21 marks the winter solstice in the _________ Hemisphere.
A
Northern
B
Eastern
C
Western
D
Southern

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