Solstice

The video explains the significance of solstices, which mark the longest and shortest days of the year, and how Earth's 23.5-degree tilt causes seasonal changes. The summer solstice occurs when the North Pole is tilted closest to the sun, resulting in the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, while the winter solstice occurs when it is tilted farthest, resulting in the shortest day. The video also explores the concept of equinoxes and poses a hypothetical scenario of Earth having no tilt.

What do solstices signify in terms of day length?

• The days when the Earth is farthest from the Sun

• The days when the Earth is closest to the Sun

• The days with equal day and night length

• The longest and shortest days of the year

What causes the change in seasons and daylight length on Earth?

• The shape of Earth's orbit

• The distance of Earth from the Sun

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The tilt of Earth's axis

When does the summer solstice typically occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Around March 21st

• Around June 21st

• Around December 21st

• Around September 21st

What is the significance of the winter solstice in terms of Earth's tilt?

• The South Pole is tilted closest to the Sun

• The Earth is not tilted towards or away from the Sun

• The North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun

• The North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun

What does the word 'solstice' mean in Latin?

• Sun and change

• Sun and moon

• Sun and stand still

• Sun and move