Winter Solstice Article

What exactly is the "Winter Solstice"?

• Coldest day of the year

• Longest day of the year

• Shortest day of the year

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When does the winter solstice usually happen?

• December 21

• January 21

• February 21

Why is the winter solstice the shortest day of the year?

• More sunlight reaches Earth

• Less sunlight reaches Earth

• Same sunlight reaches Earth

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How do meteorologists determine the first day of winter?

• Temperature records

• Precipitation records

• Wind records

How long does the winter season last?

• 30 days

• 90 days

• 150 days

If you stand outside at high noon, what would your shadow look like?

• Shorter than you

• Your Height

• Taller than you

What's the difference between "solstice" and "season"?

• astronomical vs. meteorological

• astrological vs. precipative

• sun vs. winter

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During winter in the Northern Hemisphere, which pole is tilted AWAY from the sun?

• South

• North

In Latin "solstice" means what?

• "sun stands tough"

• "sun stands tall"

• "sun stands still"

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Who lives in the Northern Hemisphere?

• People ABOVE the Equator

• People BELOW the Equator

• People ON the Equator