Duration of day and night in a country is influenced by its

Question

Duration of day and night in a country is influenced by its

1. A. Latitudinal extent (Correct answer)
2. B. Longitudinal extent
3. C. Equator
4. D. Prime Meridian

Correct Answer

Option A — Latitudinal extent

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Latitudinal extent.

Key Points

• The duration of day and night varies with latitude.
• At the equator (0°), days and nights are roughly equal throughout the year.
• As latitude increases, seasonal variation in day length increases.
• At the poles, there are periods of continuous daylight (midnight sun) and continuous darkness.
• Longitude affects time zones, not day length.