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0:03 Calarogus Shark Media. Hi. I'm Mark Ellison and today's theme is first Day of Summer, summer traditions, beach culture, and the science of seasons. Question one. On the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere the June solstice, at what latitude is the sun directly overhead at local noon? Question two? Many places experience their hottest weather weeks after the summer solstice. What is the name of this phenomenon and what causes it? Question three? During the June solstice, which polar circle experiences twenty four hours of daylight? The famed midnight sun. Question four. A famous Neolithic site in England draws crowds at dawn on the first day of summer to watch the sun rise in alignment with its ancient stones. What sight is this? Question five? As beach season begins, many travelers look for an international eco label that signifies excellent water quality, safety and environmental management. What is this certification called. We'll be right back with these answers after this break. Welcome back. Question one. Where is

1:34 the sun directly overhead at the June solstice? Answer? The Tropic of cancer about twenty three five degree inn because Earth's axis is tilted about twenty three point five degrees. The Sun's most northerly point in the sky occurs at the tropic of Cancer on the June solstice. That tilt is what creates seasons. Question two, What is the seasonal lag and why does it happen? Answer? Seasonal lag caused by Earth's land and ocean storing heat. Oceans in land have thermal inertia, so they keep absorbing more energy than they lose for weeks after peak sunlight. This delay shifts the hottest average temperatures later into summer. Question three, Which polar circle gets the midnight sun in June? Answer the Arctic Circle north of about sixty six five degree n The sun doesn't set around the June solstice due to Earth's axial tilt. At the same time, the Antarctic circle experiences polar night. Question four, Which ancient sight aligns with the solstice sunrise? Answer? Stonehenge Stonehenge's axis and heelstone aligned with the rising sun at the summer solstice, hinting at sophisticated skywatching by its builders. The site also aligns with the winter solstice sunset. Question five, what eco label marks high standard beaches Answer Blue Flag. The Blue Flag program, launched by the Foundation for Environmental Education, recognizes beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, services, and sustainability.

2:58 It began in Europe in the nineteen eighties and is now global. That concludes today's five daily trivia questions. I'm Mark Ellison, and today's questions were crafted with the help of AI technology. See you tomorrow.