Which of the following situations would result in the longest days during the summer? (Assume an axis tilt of 0 degrees is an axis perpendicular to the ecliptic plane.)
A)axis tilt - 10 degrees
B)axis tilt 23.5 degrees
C)axis tilt 0 degrees
D)axis tilt 90 degrees

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With an axis tilt of 90 degrees, the poles would be directly facing the Sun at their respective solstices, resulting in the longest possible days during the summer for those regions. This extreme tilt maximizes the effect of the Sun's illumination on one hemisphere over the other, leading to the longest days of the year.

Which of the Following Situations Would Result in the Longest