A climate modeller wants to explain why polar regions experience prolonged periods of darkness and daylight during the year. Which factor is most responsible for this phenomenon?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Day length at the poles is determined only by latitude
2. (B) The Earth's axial tilt and spherical shape affect the distribution of sunlight
3. (C) Ocean currents alter the amount of sunlight received
4. (D) Atmospheric composition blocks sunlight at the poles

Verified Answer

Option (B): The Earth's axial tilt and spherical shape affect the distribution of sunlight

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