During December solstice,the
A)entire area poleward of the Antarctic Circle remains out of sunlight.
B)entire area poleward of the Tropic of Capricorn remains out of sunlight.
C)entire area poleward of the Arctic Circle remains out of sunlight.
D)entire area poleward of the Tropic of Cancer remains out of sunlight.

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During December solstice, the Earth's tilt causes the entire area poleward of the Arctic Circle (66.5 degrees North latitude) to remain out of sunlight. This is because the tilt causes the Northern Hemisphere to be tilted away from the sun, causing the sun's rays to hit the Earth at a lower angle and for a shorter amount of time. This results in the long, dark winter nights experienced by the areas north of the Arctic Circle during this time of year.

During December Solstice,the