Questions and Answers
What is summer for the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer
What date marks the winter solstice for the Southern Hemisphere?
June 21st
What happens during the spring/vernal equinox in the North?
Equal hours of day and night on March 20th
What is the first day of fall in the Southern Hemisphere?
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When does winter start in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What occurs during the fall/autumnal equinox?
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When is the first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere?
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When is the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere?
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What date signifies the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What does the axis refer to in terms of the Earth?
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What is the equator?
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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun?
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What does the term 'fall season' refer to in the Northern Hemisphere?
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When does the spring season occur in the Southern Hemisphere?
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When does winter occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
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What defines the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere?
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What is a leap year?
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What do the lit portions of the diagram represent?
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What do the shaded portions of the diagram represent?
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Study Notes
Seasons Overview
- Each hemisphere experiences opposite seasons; summer in the north corresponds to winter in the south.
- Key dates demarcate the seasons, influencing climate and daylight hours.
Northern Hemisphere Seasons
- Summer: June 21st marks the longest daylight hours.
- Winter Solstice: December 21st is the first day of winter, with the shortest daylight.
- Spring/Vernal Equinox: March 20th, equal day and night hours.
- Fall/Autumnal Equinox: September 22nd, also equal day and night hours.
Southern Hemisphere Seasons
- Summer: December 21st has the most daylight hours.
- Winter Solstice: June 21st marks the shortest daylight hours.
- Spring: Starts on September 22nd, coinciding with the autumn equinox in the north.
- Fall: Corresponds to northern hemisphere spring, from March 1st to May 31st.
Equinoxes and Solstices
- Equinoxes: Occur when day and night are equal; significant dates are March 20th and September 22nd for both hemispheres.
- Solstices: June 21st (summer) and December 21st (winter) indicate the extremes of daylight hours.
Earth Dynamics
- Orbit/Revolution: Earth takes 365.25 days to complete its revolution around the sun.
- Axis: An imaginary line around which Earth rotates, creating day and night.
- Equator: An imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Other Key Concepts
- Daytime: Represented by the lit portions of a seasonal diagram.
- Nighttime: Shaded areas signify periods of darkness.
- Leap Year: Occurs every four years, adding an extra day to maintain calendar accuracy.
Seasonal Duration
- Spring (North): March 1st to May 31st; Fall (North): September 21st to December 21st.
- Spring (South): September 21st to December 21st; Winter (South): June 21st to September 21st.
- Summer (North): From June 21st to September 21st; Winter (North): From December 21st to March 20th.
Location and Importance
- Polaris: Key reference point in the sky for navigation (specific details not provided).
- Sun: Central to the Earth’s revolution; its position affects seasonal changes and daylight duration.
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Description
Explore the different seasons as they relate to the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This quiz covers key dates and events like the Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, and Equinoxes. Test your knowledge on how these seasons affect daylight and weather patterns.
