Based on information discussed earlier in the course, you know that seasonal variation in daylength ________ with $\underline { \text { increasing } }$ distance from the equator because ________.
A) decreases; Earth rotates more slowly near the poles
B) decreases; Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic
C) increases; Earth rotates more slowly near the poles
D) increases; Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic
E) remains constant throughout the year; Earth is a sphere

Question

Based on information discussed earlier in the course, you know that seasonal variation in daylength ________ with $\underline {  \text { increasing }  }$ distance from the equator because ________.
A) decreases; Earth rotates more slowly near the poles
B) decreases; Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic
C) increases; Earth rotates more slowly near the poles
D) increases; Earth's axis is titled relative to the plane of the ecliptic
E) remains constant throughout the year; Earth is a sphere

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Seasonal variation in daylength increases with increasing distance from the equator because Earth's axis is tilted relative to the plane of the ecliptic, causing more pronounced changes in daylight hours at higher latitudes.

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