(12/17): Solstice video

Why were solstices important to ancient civilizations?

• They marked the start of hunting season.

• They signified changes in weather and seasons.

• They were celebrated as religious holidays.

• They were used to predict earthquakes.

What causes the change in the length of days throughout the year?

• The Earth's rotation speed.

• The Earth's distance from the Sun.

• The Earth's tilt of 23.5 degrees.

• The Moon's gravitational pull.

What happens during the equinoxes?

• The Earth is tilted farthest from the Sun.

• The Earth is tilted closest to the Sun.

• The Earth's orbit speeds up.

• The Earth is not tilted toward or away from the Sun.

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

• Around December 21st.

• Around June 21st.

• Around March 21st.

• Around September 21st.

What does the word 'solstice' mean?

• Sun and to move quickly.

• Sun and to orbit.

• Sun and to stand still.

• Sun and to tilt.