During summer near the North Pole, how much time does the sun spend lying above the horizon, when compared to the mid-latitudes?

A. The sun starts lying and disappearing above the horizon later.
B. The sun lies above the horizon for a shorter period of time.
C. The sun lies above the horizon for a longer period of time.
D. The sun lies above the horizon for the same amount of time.


Answer: C

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