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Q · LatitudeMedium · 45s
Q₈. Statement: The Polar Regions experience continuous daylight for about six months. Is this due to the tilt of Earth’s axis and latitudinal position?
TopicLatitude
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Due to the 23½° axial tilt, regions within the Arctic and Antarctic Circles experience continuous daylight (midnight sun).
Final Answer: Option A — Yes