You live in Miami Florida and you are planning a trip to visit your friend in Calgary, Canada. When should you plan your trip? Select the most correct statement.
(a) You should plan your trip in December because of the long days due to the earth being near its perihelion.
(b) You should plan your trip in March to coincide with the solstice.
(c) You should plan your trip in June to take advantage of the subsolar point being directly overhead.
(d) You should plan your trip in June to take advantage of the long days near the solstice.
Answer: (d) You should plan your trip in June to take advantage of the long days near the solstice.
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