Why does the sun stay up for weeks in northern Finland in the summer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Earth's axial tilt turns the northern hemisphere toward the sun in summer
- Step 1: The effect is stronger the nearer one is to the Arctic Circle. Step 2. The axial tilt causes the polar day. Answer: Earth's axial tilt turns the northern hemisphere toward the sun in summer. Why not the others: The other explanations are not correct.
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