Question

what happens during the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere? *
maximum solar radiation
shortest day of the year
equal day and night
longest day of the year

Explanation:

During the Northern - Hemisphere winter solstice, the tilt of the Earth's axis is such that the Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the Sun. This results in the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year for locations in the Northern Hemisphere. Maximum solar radiation occurs during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Equal day and night occur during the equinoxes.

Answer:

B. Shortest day of the year