What makes the first day of spring special besides the blooming flowers and warming weather?

Understanding the Equinox and Earth's Movements

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Science, Geography
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3rd - 6th Grade
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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It's the day when all birds return from migration.
It's the day of the equinox.
It's the day when the Earth is closest to the Sun.
It's the longest day of the year.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?
One year
One day
One week
One month
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the imaginary line around which the Earth spins called?
Latitude
Meridian
Axis
Equator
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does one half of the Earth experience summer while the other half experiences winter?
Due to the Earth's axial tilt
Because of the Earth's rotation speed
Due to the Earth's shape
Because of the Earth's distance from the Sun
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens during an equinox?
The Earth stops spinning.
Both halves of the Earth receive equal sunlight.
The Earth is farthest from the Sun.
The Earth is closest to the Sun.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the equator during an equinox?
It receives the most direct sunlight.
It receives the least sunlight.
It is tilted away from the Sun.
It is tilted towards the Sun.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the equinox and the length of day and night?
Day and night lengths are unpredictable.
Day and night are of equal length.
Night is longer than day.
Day is longer than night.
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