In the northern hemisphere, the number of hours of daylight begin to shorten after the __________?

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A. Spring equinox
B. Summer solstice
C. Autumn equinox
D. Winter solstice

After the June solstice, the sun follows a lower and lower path through the sky each day in the Northern Hemisphere until it reaches the point where the length of daylight is about 12 hours and eight to nine minutes in areas that are about 30 degrees north or south of the equator.

Related Mcqs:

  1. During the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere __________?
  2. In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the fewest hours of daylight ________________.
  3. The most important reason why summers in the Southern Hemisphere are not warmer than summers in the Northern Hemisphere is that ____________.
  4. Our seasons are caused by______________?
  5. Which of the following helps to explain why even though northern latitudes experience 24 hours of sunlight on June 22, they are not warmer than latitudes further south?
  6. In the northern hemisphere, a solar panel should be placed on the side of the roof facing ____________.
  7. In July, at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, the day is ____________ long and is ____________ with each passing day.
  8. Boreal forest is:
  9. The wind direction is __________?
  10. What is the latitude of the Arctic Circle?

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