ES Flashcard 6 - Seasons & Celestial Spheres

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What is the position of the noon Sun on January 21 in Binghamton, NY?

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Between position 2 and position 3.

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On which day does the Sun reach its highest altitude at solar noon in New York City?

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June 21.

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What is the experiment number for Stitch?

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626.

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How many hours of daylight are received at the Arctic Circle when Earth is at position A?

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12 hours.

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What is the name of Elsa's and Anna's kingdom?

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Arendelle.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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What is the significance of the summer solstice?

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It is the longest day of the year and marks the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the significance of the winter solstice?

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It is the shortest day of the year and marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What is the equinox?

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A point in the year when day and night are of approximately equal length.

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What is the Arctic Circle?

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A latitude circle around the Earth, at approximately 66.5° North, marking the southern limit of the area where the sun does not set on the summer solstice.