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Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)

Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)

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Chapter 26, Problem 68TE

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year. Does the summer solstice occur because Earth is closest to the Sun on this day? Explain.

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