Equinoccio

What is the primary characteristic of an equinox?

• The Earth's axis is tilted away from the Sun.

• Day and night are of equal length.

• It is the longest day of the year.

• The Earth's axis is tilted towards the Sun.

How does the Earth's tilt affect the length of the day?

• It causes the day length to remain constant throughout the year.

• It only affects the day length during solstices.

• It has no effect on the day length.

• It results in varying day lengths as the Earth orbits the Sun.

What is the solstice when the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun called?

• Vernal equinox

• Autumnal equinox

• Summer solstice

• Winter solstice

When does the autumnal equinox typically occur?

• Around December 21

• Around June 21

• Around March 20

• Around September 20

After the autumnal equinox, what happens to the length of the day?

• Days become unpredictable.

• Days remain the same length.

• Days become shorter.

• Days become longer.