Winter Solstice
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6th Grade
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What is the Winter Solstice?
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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to daylight during the Winter Solstice?
Back
During the Winter Solstice, there is the least amount of daylight, and after this day, the days gradually start to get longer.
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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 the Northern and Southern Hemispheres by the equator.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the equator?
Back
The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a solstice?
Back
A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice a year, marking the longest and shortest days of the year.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?
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The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.
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