Seasons

Scarlett, Michael, and Maya are planning a beach vacation during the summer solstice. Can you tell them what season it will be in the Northern Hemisphere during their vacation?

• winter

• spring

• autumn

• summer

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Isla, Aria, and Jackson are planning a picnic during the vernal equinox at a local park. Can you help them figure out what season it will be in the Northern Hemisphere?

• spring

• winter

• autumn

• summer

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Mia, Daniel, and Grace are planning a vacation to Canada. They want to experience the autumnal equinox during their trip. What season will they experience in the Northern Hemisphere?

• spring

• winter

• summer

• fall

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Aiden, Henry, and Olivia are planning a snowball fight during their school's winter break. During which season in the Northern Hemisphere can they plan this event, coinciding with the winter solstice?

• winter

• autumn

• spring

• summer

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Label the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

a

b

Southern Hemisphere

Northern Hemisphere

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Benjamin, Charlotte, and Jackson are discussing the start of spring. When does the vernal equinox occur, signaling the beginning of spring?

• June 1st

• March 20th or 21st

• December 25th

• April 1st

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Abigail, Sophia, and Ava are discussing the date of the autumnal equinox. When does it occur?

• October 31

• December 25

• July 4

• September 22 or 23

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Benjamin, Nora, and Samuel are planning a winter holiday trip. They want to go on the day of the winter solstice. When does the winter solstice occur?

• December 21st or 22nd

• November 30th

• January 1st

• March 20th

Benjamin, Anika, and Sophia are planning a beach trip. They want to go on the day with the longest period of daylight. When should they plan their trip?

• December 25th

• June 20th or 21st

• April 1st

• October 31st

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Evelyn and Anika are planning a trip. They want to visit a country in the Southern Hemisphere but they are currently in the Northern Hemisphere. What is the name of the imaginary line they would have to cross to get to their destination?

(a)