Solstice and Equinox Brainpop

How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the length of the days?

• It affects the length of the sun's path across the sky

• When one hemisphere is titled away from the sun, the earth's orbit slows down

• It has nothing to do with the length of a day

• t brings one side of the planet closer to the sun

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In Australia, which day falls closest to January 1?

• The vernal equinox

• The autumnal equinox

• The summer solstice

• The winter solstice

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The Latin word "nox" was originally the name of a goddess. From what Tim says in the movie, what can you infer about this goddess?

• She was the goddess of night

• She was the goddess of the seasons

• She was the goddess of the sun

• She was the goddess of springtime

How does the sun "stand still" at the solstice, as the Latin origin of the word suggests?

• The sun stays above the horizon for 24 hours everywhere in the world

• The sun literally stops moving in the sky

• The sun's path through the sky appears to stop shifting for a few days

• The sun does not rise or set

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Why is summer warmer than winter?

• The hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.

• During summer, the entire planet is closer to the sun.

• The sun radiates more energy during summer.

• Earth spins slower on its axis during summer.

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Unlike the poles, where the length of each day changes drastically throughout the year, the length of each day at the equator is:

• Long

• Short

• Variable

• Consistent

What happens after the vernal equinox?

• The days get longer

• The days get shorter

• The days stay the same length

• The earth moves closer to the sun

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