Understanding Solstices and Earth's Imaginary Lines

What is the equator?

• A line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres

• A line that connects the North Pole to the South Pole

• A line that marks the Tropic of Cancer

• A line that marks the Tropic of Capricorn.

What causes Earth's changing seasons?

• The tilt of Earth's axis

• The equator

• The Tropic of Cancer

• The Tropic of Capricorn

The summer solstice has the most hours of ______.

• Daylight

• Darkness

• Rain

• Snow

The word 'tropic' comes from the Greek word meaning what?

• Turn

• Sun

• Star

• Light

What is the significance of the Tropic of Capricorn?

• It marks the winter solstice

• It marks the summer solstice

• It divides the Earth into two hemispheres

• It connects the North and South Poles.

The Earth's axis wobbles a bit, slowly changing the direction in which it ______.

• Points

• Rotates

• Tilts

• Spins

What is the imaginary line that looks like a belt around Earth's middle?

• Equator

• Axis of rotation

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

The sun appears to 'turn back' at the ______.

• Solstices

• Equinoxes

• Tropics

• Poles

Is the summer solstice the hottest day of the year?

• Yes, because it receives the most sunlight

• No, because the hottest days are usually in July and August

• Yes, because it is the longest day

• No, because it is the coldest day.

The Tropic of Capricorn was named when the sun was in a group of stars called ________.

• A) Leo

• B) Capricorn

• C) Aquarius

• D) Taurus