16 Questions
What happens on the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere?
It marks the beginning of summer.
On which day is the Sun directly over the equator?
March 20/21
What is the characteristic of the Winter Solstice?
The shortest day of the year.
When is it winter in the northern hemisphere?
December 21/22
What is the characteristic of the Autumn Equinox?
Day and night are of equal length.
When is it spring in the southern hemisphere?
December 21/22
What is the main characteristic of a plain?
It is a flat expanse of land with little elevation change
What is a plateau?
A flat, high landform with at least one side that rises high above the surroundings
What is the difference between a mountain and a hill?
A mountain has a smaller summit area and is generally higher than a hill
What is the definition of a volcano?
A fracture in a planet's crust that permits hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape
What is the characteristic of a mountain?
It has a steep slope with visible bedrock
What is the characteristic of a hill?
It is a small Earthly bump that rises above everything around it
What is the typical location of a plain?
As lowlands along valleys or at the foot of mountains
What is true about plateaus?
They are found on every continent and occupy a significant portion of the Earth's surface
What is a characteristic of a mountain range?
It is a series of connected mountains
What is the purpose of a volcano?
To permit hot lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from a magma chamber
Test your knowledge about the solstices and equinoxes, the longest and shortest days of the year, and how they affect the seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres.
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