Question

the chart below shows the length of daylight (in hours) in the northern hemisphere. the chart includes three different latitudes and four different times of year.which statement best explains the change occurring at 60°n latitude between march and june?choose 1 answer:day length is becoming longer because summer is approaching.day length is becoming shorter because summer is approaching.day length is becoming shorter because winter is approaching.day length is becoming longer because winter is approaching.

Explanation:

Looking at the table, at \(60^{\circ}N\) latitude, the daylight hours increase from 12 hours on March 21st to 19 hours on June 21st. In the northern hemisphere, summer solstice occurs around June 21st. As summer approaches (from March to June in the northern hemisphere), the days get longer.

Answer:

A. Day length is becoming longer because summer is approaching.