Daylight Hours Quiz

What are sunrise and sunset times?

• Sunrise and sunset times are the moments when the upper edge of the Sun appears or disappears below the horizon, respectively.

• Sunrise and sunset times are the moments when the stars align with the horizon.

• Sunrise and sunset times are the moments when the Earth rotates on its axis.

• Sunrise and sunset times are the moments when the Moon appears or disappears below the horizon, respectively.

What is the length of daylight throughout the year?

• Varies depending on the location

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 6 hours

How does latitude affect daylight hours?

• Latitude affects daylight hours due to the rotation of the Earth.

• Latitude affects daylight hours due to the distance from the equator.

• Latitude affects daylight hours due to the atmospheric conditions.

• Latitude affects daylight hours due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

What is the relationship between daylight hours and seasons?

• Daylight hours are the same in all seasons.

• Daylight hours decrease in the summer and increase in the winter.

• Daylight hours have no correlation with seasons.

• Daylight hours vary depending on the season.

At which time does the sun rise?

• The sun rises at midnight.

• The time of sunrise varies depending on the location and time of year.

• The sun rises at the same time every day.

• The sun rises at noon.

At which time does the sun set?

• The time at which the sun sets varies depending on the location and time of year.

• The sun sets at midnight.

• The sun always sets at 6:00 PM.

• The sun sets at sunrise.

What is the longest day of the year called?

• spring equinox

• winter solstice

• autumnal equinox

• summer solstice

What is the shortest day of the year called?

• summer solstice

• spring equinox

• autumnal equinox

• winter solstice

Which hemisphere experiences longer daylight hours during summer?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Equator

• Both Hemispheres

Which hemisphere experiences longer daylight hours during winter?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Both Hemispheres

• Equator

• Southern Hemisphere