Which of the following is true regarding photoperiod?
A)it is about 18 hours long every day of the year near the equator.
B)it is 24 hours long for some parts of the year near the poles.
C)the annual variation in photoperiod decreases with increasing latitude.
D)the annual variation in photoperiod increases with increasing altitude.
E)it is about 12 hours long every day of the year for the globe.

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Near the poles, the photoperiod can be 24 hours long for part of the year during the summer solstice, and 0 hours long for part of the year during the winter solstice. The variation in photoperiod increases with increasing latitude. Therefore, options A, C, D, and E are incorrect.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Photoperiod