The Longest Day of the Year The Solstice!

The video explains the concept of the longest day of the year, known as the summer solstice, which marks the first official day of summer. It clarifies that while all days have 24 hours, the summer solstice has the longest daylight due to Earth's tilt. The Earth's axis is tilted, causing different daylight durations throughout the year. The video also discusses how solstices differ between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with the summer solstice in one hemisphere corresponding to the winter solstice in the other.

What is the summer solstice known for?

• The longest day of the year

• The shortest day of the year

• The coldest day of the year

• The day with no sunlight

What causes the summer solstice to occur?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The position of the Moon

• The Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun

• The speed of the Earth's rotation

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

• 30 days

• 12 hours

• 365 days

• 24 hours

On which date does the summer solstice usually occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• September 21st

• June 21st

• March 21st

• December 21st

What happens in the Southern Hemisphere during the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice?

• It is their spring equinox

• They experience no change

• It is also their summer solstice

• It is their winter solstice