geography MCQ #1224

Which day is the shortest in the Northern Hemisphere?

geography MCQ #1224

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which day is the shortest in the Northern Hemisphere?

    • A) on 22nd March
    • B) on 22nd September
    • C) on 22nd December
    • D) on 22nd October

    Answer: on 22nd December

    Explanation: Around 22 December the Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the Sun, giving the shortest day (winter solstice) and the longest night of the year.