2017 · Q36
Which one of the following statements with regard to the winter solstice is correct ?
General KnowledgeGeography
- AThe South Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.
- BIt occurs on June 21.
- CThe North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.
- DThe Sun is at aphelion.
Explanation
At the winter solstice (~21 December) the North Pole is tilted away from the Sun and experiences 24 hours of darkness. 21 June is the summer solstice, and the Sun is at aphelion in early July. Hence C.