Question 16
The Earth and Solar SystemWhen the sun is overhead at 23½°S, all places at 23½°N experience
- A.total day light
- B.shorter days and longer nights
- C.longer days and shorter nights
- D.equal days and nights
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (shorter days and longer nights)
Explanation
When the sun is over the Tropic of Capricorn (22 December), it is winter in the northern hemisphere, so days are shorter there.