Winter Solstice Flashcard

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The shortest day and longest night of the year

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How many seasons are there in a yearly cycle on Earth?

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Four

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When does the Winter Solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere? Options: September 20-22, March 20-22, June 20-22, December 20-22

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December 20-22

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What marks the changing of seasons in the yearly cycle?

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Spring Equinox

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Why does the exact day and time of the solstice vary within a couple of days?

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Due to Earth's elliptical orbit

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What are some of the festivals that occur around the time of the Winter Solstice? Thanksgiving, Eid, Diwali; Holi, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa; Christmas, Yule, Saturnalia; Easter, Diwali, Halloween

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Christmas, Yule, Saturnalia

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Which ancient monument is built to mark the Winter Solstice? Options: Taj Mahal, India; Great Wall of China; Stonehenge, England; Eiffel Tower, France

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Stonehenge, England

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What is the Winter Solstice known as in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Summer Solstice

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How many hours of daylight are there on the Winter Solstice at the 53rd parallel North latitude?

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7 hours and 34 minutes

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What is the Winter Solstice a time of for many cultures?

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Celebration and preparation for the upcoming year