Why is Canada's North often referred to as the "Land of the Midnight Sun"?

Answer: At the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours.

The North is often referred to as the "Land of the Midnight Sun" because at the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours. In winter, the sun disappears and darkness sets in for three months.

All answer choices

• ✓At the height of summer, daylight can last up to 24 hours. (correct answer)
• ✗The northern lights shine at midnight.
• ✗The sun never rises during the summer.
• ✗Miners historically worked through the night.

This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Geography study guide.