Winter Solstice Quiz

What is the Winter Solstice?

• The first day of summer

• The longest day of the year

• The shortest day and longest night of the year

• The first day of spring

How many seasons are there in a yearly cycle on Earth?

• Four

• Two

• Five

• Three

When does the Winter Solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• September 20-22

• March 20-22

• June 20-22

• December 20-22

What marks the changing of seasons in the yearly cycle?

• Spring Equinox

• Summer Solstice

• Winter Solstice

• Fall Equinox

Why does the exact day and time of the solstice vary within a couple of days?

• Due to the Moon's position

• Due to Earth's elliptical orbit

• Due to the Sun's gravitational pull

• Due to Earth's rotation speed

What are some of the festivals that occur around the time of the Winter Solstice?

• Thanksgiving, Eid, Diwali

• Holi, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa

• Christmas, Yule, Saturnalia

• Easter, Diwali, Halloween

Which ancient monument is built to mark the Winter Solstice?

• Taj Mahal, India

• Great Wall of China

• Stonehenge, England

• Eiffel Tower, France

What is the Winter Solstice known as in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Summer Solstice

• Autumnal Equinox

• Spring Equinox

• Fall Equinox

How many hours of daylight are there on the Winter Solstice at the 53rd parallel North latitude?

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 7 hours and 34 minutes

• 8 hours

What is the Winter Solstice a time of for many cultures?

• Isolation and solitude

• Work and productivity

• Sadness and mourning

• Celebration and preparation for the upcoming year