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Which one of the following statements about the solstices is correct?
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- 1The summer solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere on December 21 and in the southern hemisphere on June 21.
- 2The summer solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere on June 21 and in the southern hemisphere on December 21.✓
- 3The winter solstice takes place on December 21 in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
- 4The winter solstice takes place on June 21 in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
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The summer solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere on June 21 and in the southern hemisphere on December 21.
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