You go camping in Canada with a friend. You both go to bed when the Sun goes down and get up when the Sun comes up, but you both notice that you are not getting enough sleep!

What time of year are you most likely near? Hint: The length of the day (and night) changes with the seasons.

A) fall (autumnal) equinox

B) summer solstice

C) spring (vernal) equinox

D) winter solstice

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Esmeralda Mathews

26 July, 15:34

You go camping in Canada with a friend. You both go to bed when the Sun goes down and get up when the Sun comes up, but you both notice that you are not getting enough sleep!

What time of year are you most likely near? Hint: The length of the day (and night) changes with the seasons.

A) fall (autumnal) equinox

B) summer solstice

C) spring (vernal) equinox

D) winter solstice

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Carmen · Answer 1

B) summer solstice

Explanation:

According to the circadian rhythm, i. e the biological clock which is maintained by exposure to the light. As in winter, especially in northern latitudes, the daylight hours are limited and short thus the light can be scarce as compared to the summers.