Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why do regions beyond the Arctic circle receive sunlight all day long in summer?

1. Due to the Geoid shape of the Earth.

2. Due to the Axial Tilt of the Earth.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> This is because of the tilt of the earth. Earth’s axis at the north pole is tilted towards the sun in summer. So the whole Arctic region falls within the ‘zone of illumination’ all day long in summer.