Seasons Checkpoint for Understanding

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What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time when the daylight hours and nighttime hours are equal.

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Is the Earth's axis always tilted at 33 ½ degrees?

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False. The Earth's axis is tilted at approximately 23.5 degrees.

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Are the sun's rays more direct in the winter?

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False. The sun's rays are more direct in the summer.

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What does 'vernal' mean in the context of the vernal equinox?

Back

Spring.

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What is a solstice?

Back

A solstice is a day of the year with the most or least amount of daylight hours.

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When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Around June 21st.

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When does the winter solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?

Back

Around December 21st.

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What happens during the autumnal equinox?

Back

Daylight hours and nighttime hours are equal, marking the start of autumn.

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What is the significance of the tilt of the Earth's axis?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received, leading to seasons.

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What are the two solstices called?

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Summer solstice and winter solstice.