Explaining Solar Patterns & Seasons

The sun rises in the

• East

• West

• South

• North

The sun sets in the

• East

• West

• South

• North

You observe the winter solstice on June 21. Where are you?

• northern hemisphere

• southern hemisphere

• western hemisphere

• eastern hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

You observe the vernal equinox on March 21. Where are you?

• northern hemisphere

• southern hemisphere

• western hemisphere

• eastern hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

You observe the autumnal equinox on March 21. Where are you?

• northern hemisphere

• southern hemisphere

• western hemisphere

• eastern hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

You observe the summer solstice on June 21. Where are you?

• northern hemisphere

• southern hemisphere

• western hemisphere

• eastern hemisphere

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How long is the night on March 21?

• 6 hours

• 12 hours

• 18 hours

• it depends where you are

In the northern hemisphere, the sun rises at its northernmost point on which date?

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In the southern hemisphere, the sun rises at its northernmost point on which date?

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

In the southern hemisphere, the sun rises at its southernmost point on which date?

• Vernal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Winter Solstice

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1