What were early astronomers able to determine about the days of the year?

Understanding Equinoxes and Solstices

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5th - 8th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The longest and shortest days, and days with equal daylight
The distance of the Earth from the sun
The exact temperature on each day
The speed of Earth's rotation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the variation in day length throughout the year?
The Earth's distance from the moon
The Earth's tilt and its movement around the sun
The speed of Earth's rotation
The gravitational pull of other planets
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During an equinox, how many hours of daylight and nighttime do both hemispheres receive?
16 hours of daylight and 8 hours of nighttime
10 hours of daylight and 14 hours of nighttime
12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime
14 hours of daylight and 10 hours of nighttime
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the day when both hemispheres receive exactly 12 hours of sunlight and darkness?
Equinox
Zenith
Solstice
Equilux
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does the equilux typically occur in relation to the equinoxes?
A couple of days before the March equinox
A few days before the September equinox
A couple of days after the March equinox
A few days after the December solstice
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the summer solstice known for?
Having the least sunlight of the year
Having the most sunlight of the year
Being the coldest day of the year
Being the day with equal daylight and nighttime
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which day is characterized by having the least sunlight of the year?
Winter solstice
Summer solstice
Equinox
Equilux
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