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What causes winter to occur in a hemisphere?
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?
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?
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?
Why do the earliest sunset and latest sunrise dates differ from the date of winter solstice?
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What is the origin of the English word 'winter'?
What is the origin of the English word 'winter'?
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