Winter Season
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What causes winter to occur in a hemisphere?

  • Shift in Earth's orbit
  • Change in atmospheric pressure
  • Distance from the Sun
  • Tilt of Earth's axis (correct)
  • What defines the moment of winter solstice?

  • Angle of Earth's axis
  • Atmospheric humidity levels
  • Distance of Earth from the Sun
  • Sun's elevation with respect to the North or South Pole (correct)
  • What is the significance of the day of winter solstice?

  • No significant change in day or night length
  • Equal day and night length
  • Shortest day and longest night (correct)
  • Longest day and shortest night
  • Why do the earliest sunset and latest sunrise dates differ from the date of winter solstice?

    <p>Variation in the solar day caused by Earth's elliptical orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the English word 'winter'?

    <p>*wed- 'water' or a nasal infix variant *wend-</p> Signup and view all the answers

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