Earth Rotation and Revolution

An equinox is

• When there is a long day and short night

• When there is a short day and long night

• When there is equal day and equal night

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A solstice is...

• When the sunlight is farthest from the equator, causing uneven days and night

• When the sunlight is at the equator causing equal length day and night

• When convergent plates push up a mountain

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What causes fall and spring?

• The Earth's tilt causes the sun to below the equator

• The Earth's tilt causes the sun to be above the equator

• The sun is around the equator, not above or below it, causing milder temperatures

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On June 21, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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On September 22, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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On December 21, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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On March 21, what season is it in the northern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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On June 21, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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On September 22, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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On December 21, what season is it in the southern hemisphere?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

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