Equinox

What happens during an equinox?

• The Earth's axis is tilted at 45 degrees.

• The Earth's axis is neither tilted towards nor away from the Sun.

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

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

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

• It has no effect on the length of days.

• It causes the length of days to change throughout the year.

• It causes the length of days to remain constant.

• It only affects the length of nights.

What is the summer solstice?

• The day when the Earth's axis is not tilted.

• The day when the Earth's North Pole is tilted farthest from the Sun.

• The day when the Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun.

• The day when the Earth's South Pole is tilted closest to the Sun.

When does the autumnal equinox typically occur?

• Around March 20th

• Around June 20th

• Around September 20th

• Around December 20th

What marks the beginning of spring?

• The spring equinox

• The autumnal equinox

• The winter solstice

• The summer solstice