Equinox, Solstice, and Seasons

When does the winter solstice happen?

• December 21st

• December 22nd

• June 21st

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When is the Autumnal Equinox?

• September 22nd

• March 21st

• December 21st

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When does the Earth receive nearly equal hours of day and nighttime hours?

• equinox

• solstice

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What occurs when both hemispheres experience an equal amount of daylight and nighttime hours?

• solstice

• equinox

• season

• perihelion

Equinoxes and solstices mark the beginning of each season.

• True

• False

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What is the shortest day of the year?

• vernal equinox

• autumnal equinox

• winter solstice

• summer solstice

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When is the longest day of the year?

• winter solstice

• summer solstice

• vernal equinox

• autumnal equinox

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What is the degree of Earth's tilt?

• 22.3

• 23.8

• 23.5

• 32.5

Earth's tilt and revolution cause ...

• seasons

• leap years

• day and night

• gravity

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If the north hemisphere is experiencing winter, what season is the south hemisphere experiencing?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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