In the summer, why does Alaska have longer days than Florida?

A. Alaska is a little bit closer to the Sun.

B. Alaska experiences much greater precession.

C. Alaska is a much larger area, so it receives more light.

D. Alaska is in the half of Earth that's illuminated longer by sunlight.

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Aaron Henderson

17 March, 19:14

In the summer, why does Alaska have longer days than Florida?

A. Alaska is a little bit closer to the Sun.

B. Alaska experiences much greater precession.

C. Alaska is a much larger area, so it receives more light.

D. Alaska is in the half of Earth that's illuminated longer by sunlight.

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Devon Cherry · Answer 1

D. Alaska is in the half of Earth that's illuminated longer by sunlight.

Explanation:

Alaska is closer to the north poll than Florida causing longer day during the summer because Alaska is facing the sun (roughly) 20 hours out of the day.

In the summer, why does Alaska have longer days than Florida?A. Alaska is a little bit closer to the Sun.B. Alaska experiences much greater precession.C. Alaska is a much larger area, so it receives more light.D. Alaska is in the half of Earth that's illuminated longer by sunlight.

In the summer, why does Alaska have longer days than Florida?

A. Alaska is a little bit closer to the Sun.

B. Alaska experiences much greater precession.

C. Alaska is a much larger area, so it receives more light.

D. Alaska is in the half of Earth that's illuminated longer by sunlight.