WAEC Geography 2009 Question 12

Question 12

The Earth and Solar System

On June 21st, when the sun is overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, places in the Northern Hemisphere experience

  1. A.longer day and shorter night.
  2. B.twilight.
  3. C.shorter day and longer night.
  4. D.longer day and night.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (longer day and shorter night.)

Explanation

The Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun in June, so its days are longer than its nights.