The day with the smallest number of daylight hours over the course of the year for a person living in the Northern Hemisphere is the:
A) summer solstice (June 1)
B) vernal equinox (March 21)
C) winter solstice (Dec. 22)
D) autumnal equinox (Sept. 23)
E) The number of daylight hours is always the same.

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The winter solstice (Dec. 22) marks the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight hours for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. This is because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, causing the sun's rays to be spread over a larger surface area and decreasing the intensity of sunlight received.

The Day with the Smallest Number of Daylight Hours Over