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Question 11 • Physical Science

In December, a city in the Southern Hemisphere has warm weather all month long. What causes this to happen?

Answer
A
The city experiences fewer hours of daylight.
B
The city is experiencing a winter solstice.
C
The Sun reaches its highest point in the sky during this month.
D
There is a high concentration of the Sun’s rays in that region.

Explanation

In December, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun, so sunlight strikes it more directly and is concentrated over a smaller area. This greater concentration of the Sun’s rays leads to warmer weather. The city also has longer daylight hours then, rather than fewer, so choice A is incorrect.

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