Which direction is typically cooler with less sun exposure?

• A. South
• B. North
• C. East
• D. West

Answer: (B)

In the northern hemisphere, the sun tracks across the southern part of the sky, so surfaces facing north stay shaded longer and receive less direct sunlight. That lower sun angle and reduced exposure keep north-facing areas cooler overall. By contrast, south-facing surfaces catch the most sun, and east and west faces get sun in the morning and afternoon, often warming up more. So, the direction that is typically cooler with less sun exposure is north. (Note: in the southern hemisphere, the opposite would be true.)