La rotación y revolución de la tierra: solsticios y equinoccios

The video tutorial explains the concepts of solstices and equinoxes, focusing on the Northern Hemisphere. It describes the winter solstice in Vermont, where daylight is minimal, and contrasts it with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. The tutorial also covers equinoxes, when day and night are equal, and predicts the occurrence of the autumnal equinox, marking the start of autumn.

What is the Winter Solstice known for in terms of daylight?

• It is the longest day of the year.

• It is the shortest day of the year.

• It marks the beginning of summer.

• Day and night are of equal length.

During the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, what is true about the length of the day?

• It marks the beginning of winter.

• It is the longest day of the year.

• Day and night are of equal length.

• It is the shortest day of the year.

What happens during an equinox?

• The sun is directly over the equator.

• The sun is at its highest point in the sky.

• The sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

• The sun does not rise.

When does the Vernal Equinox occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• September 22 or 23

• December 21 or 22

• June 20 or 21

• March 20 or 21

What does the Autumnal Equinox signify?

• The beginning of autumn

• The beginning of summer

• The beginning of winter

• The beginning of spring