Which geographic factor affects daylight hours and daily routines in Canada?

• A. Latitude
• B. Time zones
• C. Elevation
• D. Climate zones

Answer: (A)

Latitude shapes how long daylight lasts across the year in Canada. How far north you are determines the sun’s angle and the length of each day as the seasons change. In southern parts, daylight hours swing with the seasons, giving longer days in summer and shorter ones in winter, but the change isn’t extreme. In northern areas, the variation is dramatic: summers bring very long days or even continuous daylight, while winters can bring very short days or darkness for long stretches. That variation directly influences daily routines—people plan work, school, and outdoor activities around how much daylight is available.

Time zones affect what time the clock says, not how long daylight lasts. Elevation and climate zones affect weather and conditions, but they don’t determine the actual length of daylight.