During the winter solstice, the <u><em>northern hemisphere</em></u> receives the fewest direct rays from the sun. As a result, option (b) or (ii) is the proper response.
<h3>When do the sun's direct beams reach the northern hemisphere the least?</h3>
The Northern Hemisphere's winter season begins on December 21 or 22, when the North Pole has inclined 23.5 degrees away from the sun. The winter solstice occurs on this day.
The sun is at its lowest angle, and the Northern Hemisphere receives the least amount of daylight.
Therefore, the northern winter solstice, and is the time of year when we have the least amount of daylight.
For more information about the northern hemisphere, refer below
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