Happy Equinox! | Science for Kids

The video explains the concept of equinox, a time when day and night are nearly equal. It describes how Earth's movement and axis tilt cause seasons. The spring equinox marks the transition from winter to spring, while the autumn equinox signals the shift from summer to autumn. The Earth's tilt affects the amount of sunlight different regions receive, influencing temperature and day length.

What is the term used to describe the Earth's movement around the sun?

• Axis

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Equinox

How does the Earth's axial tilt affect the seasons?

• It makes the Earth move in a straight line.

• It causes the Earth to spin faster.

• It results in different parts of the Earth receiving varying amounts of sunlight.

• It changes the distance between the Earth and the sun.

What happens during an equinox?

• The Earth stops moving.

• The days are longest in the year.

• Both hemispheres receive equal amounts of sunlight.

• The Earth is closest to the sun.

When does the spring equinox typically occur?

• Around June 21st

• Around September 21st

• Around December 21st

• Around March 21st

What is the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth called?

• Tropic

• Axis

• Meridian

• Equator