Question 828

Which region is often called the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' because daylight can last up to 24 hours in the summer?

  1. AThe Prairie Provinces
  2. BThe Atlantic Provinces
  3. CThe West Coast
  4. DThe Northern Territories
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Correct answer: D) The Northern Territories

Explanation

The Northern Territories are called the 'Land of the Midnight Sun' because the sun can remain visible for 24 hours during the summer. In winter, the opposite occurs, with darkness lasting for months.

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