Space Earth Motions & Seasons Content Quiz 3

What date signals the start of spring?

• March 20

• April 1

• April 20

• March 1

What is another name for March 20th?

• Spring Solstice

• Spring Equinox

• Vernal Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

What date signals the start of summer?

• May 1

• May 21

• June 1

• June 21

What is another name for June 21st?

• Summer Equinox

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Solstice

What date signals the start of fall/autumn?

• November 1

• September 1

• October 22

• September 22

What is another name for September 21st?

• Autumnal Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Fall Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

What date signals the start of winter?

• December 1

• December 21

• January 3

• January 21

What is another name for December 21st?

• Winter Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Perihelion

• Aphelion

On what two days do we experience equal hours of daylight and night? (select two)

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

Which day is characterized by the sun being highest in the sky?

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice