In the Northern Hemisphere, which day has the fewest hours of daylight?

In the Northern Hemisphere, which day has the fewest hours of daylight?
   a. summer solstice
   b. winter solstice
   c. vernal equinox
   d. autumnal equinox
   e. spring solstice

Question 2

Cold, rainy days often feel warmer than dry days because air conducts heat away from the body better than water.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 3

Corn varieties are typically rated in terms of days to maturity. The reason this system works well is that corn always takes the same number of days to mature, independent of the growing location.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 4

The combination of heating and cooling degree days gives a practical indication of the energy requirements over the year.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 5

If you are a household gardener concerned about outside flowers and plants during cold weather, you can simply wrap them in plastic or cover each with a paper cup to protect them.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 6

If clouds arrive at 2 a.m. in the middle of a calm, clear night, it is quite common to see temperatures rise after 2 a.m.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 7

Even though the poles have 24 hours of sunlight during the summer, the average summer temperature there is nonetheless below 0F.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 8

In the Northern Hemisphere, south-facing mountain slopes normally have a smaller diurnal range in temperature than north-facing slopes.
   a. True
   b. False