Rotation and Revolution Quiz

On which day is the Sun overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn?

• 21 March

• 23 September

• 22 December

• 21 June

What is the altitude of the Sun at the South Pole on the Winter Solstice?

• 90°

• 66.5°

• 47°

• 23.5°

During which season is the altitude of the Sun greater in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

• Summer

What is the duration of daylight at the Equator on the Summer Solstice?

• 12 hours

• 6 months

• 18 hours

• 24 hours

At what latitude can 24 hours of sunlight be seen on 21 June?

• 50°N

• 66.5°N

• 90°S

• 23.5°S

What is the duration of daylight at the Arctic Circle on the Winter Solstice?

• 6 months

• 24 hours

• 18 hours

• 12 hours

What is the altitude of the Sun at the Equator on the Winter Solstice?

• 66.5°

• 23.5°

• 90°

• 47°

What is the altitude of the Sun at 40°N on 21 March?

• 55°

• 18°

• 30°

• 50°

What is the altitude of the Sun at 72°S on 21 March?

• 50°

• 30°

• 55°

• 18°

What is the altitude of the Sun at the Tropic of Cancer on 21 March?

• 47°

• 23.5°

• 66.5°

• 90°