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During times of the year when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun, what is most likely to happen?
  1. The North Pole will see little to no sunlight, making days as dark as night.
  2. The North Pole will see mostly sunlight, making nighttime as bright as day.
  3. The North Pole will have shorter days.
  4. The North Pole will have zero tides.
Explanation
Answer: B- When the North Pole is tilted toward the sun, they will see mostly sunlight, making nighttime bright as day. Simultaneously, the South Pole will see little to no sunlight, making daytime appear as if it is nighttime. During other times of the year, this role is reversed as the tilt changes.
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