Celestial Events and Winter Solstice

Celestial Events and Winter Solstice

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the celestial events surrounding the winter solstice, focusing on the alignment of the sun, moon, and earth. It highlights the significance of the Sacred Hoop, a circle of stars, and the unique occurrence of an eclipse during this alignment. The concept of extreme syzygy is introduced, emphasizing the cosmic connection and the opportunity to recognize our place in the universe.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the winter solstice in terms of the sun's position?

The sun reaches its highest point in the sky.

The sun is directly overhead at noon.

The sun does not rise at all.

The sun makes its lowest arc in the sky.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Sacred Hoop?

A meteor shower occurring annually.

A circle of stars visible in the winter sky.

A constellation visible only in summer.

A group of planets aligned in a straight line.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the winter solstice, where is the moon positioned in relation to the Sacred Hoop?

In the middle of the Sacred Hoop.

At the edge of the Sacred Hoop.

Outside the Sacred Hoop.

Below the Sacred Hoop.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What celestial event occurs during the winter solstice in this video?

A comet passing by.

A meteor shower.

A solar eclipse.

A total lunar eclipse.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the perfect alignment of the sun, earth, and moon?

Opposition

Conjunction

Eclipse

Syzygy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'extreme syzygy' refer to?

A rare alignment of the sun, moon, and earth with an eclipse.

A common occurrence during every full moon.

A phenomenon that happens only during solar eclipses.

The alignment of all planets in the solar system.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the symbolic meaning of the Milky Way in the context of the winter solstice?

A serpent biting its tail, symbolizing eternity.

A bright path leading to the center of the universe.

A dark rift representing the unknown.

A river of stars representing the flow of time.

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