Winter Solstice
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6th Grade
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1.
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What is the Winter Solstice?
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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why does the Winter Solstice occur?
Back
The Winter Solstice occurs due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, which causes the Sun to take a shorter path across the sky.
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What happens to daylight during the Winter Solstice?
Back
During the Winter Solstice, there is less daylight because the Sun rises later and sets earlier.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the Winter Solstice in many cultures?
Back
Many cultures celebrate the Winter Solstice as a time of rebirth, renewal, and the return of longer days.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a hemisphere?
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A hemisphere is half of the Earth, divided into Northern and Southern halves by the equator.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the equator?
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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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What is the tilt of the Earth’s axis?
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The tilt of the Earth's axis is approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects the seasons and daylight hours.
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