h s and E Q&A
How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the length of the days? - (correct answer)It affects
the length of the sun's path across the sky
2. In Australia, which day falls closest to January 1? - (correct answer)The summer
solstice
The Latin word "nox" was originally the name of a goddess. From what Tim says in the
movie, what can you infer about this goddess? - (correct answer)She was the goddess
of night
On June 21, which of the following areas experiences the longest day? - (correct
answer)(North Pole area)
How does the sun "stand still" at the solstice, as the Latin origin of the word suggests? -
(correct answer)The sun's path in the sky appears to stop shifting for a few days.
Why is summer warmer than winter? - (correct answer)The hemisphere experiencing
summer is nearer to the sun
The following image represents midnight. What can you conclude about where and
when it was taken? - (correct answer)June 21st near the north pole
Unlike the poles, where the length of each day changes drastically throughout the year,
the length of each day at the equator is: - (correct answer)consistent
During the equinoxes, the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's axis. Which of the
following depicts a perpendicular angle? - (correct answer)90 degree angle
(perpendicular angle)
What happens after the vernal equinox? - (correct answer)The days get longer
How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect the length of the days? - (correct answer)It affects
the length of the sun's path across the sky
2. In Australia, which day falls closest to January 1? - (correct answer)The summer
solstice
The Latin word "nox" was originally the name of a goddess. From what Tim says in the
movie, what can you infer about this goddess? - (correct answer)She was the goddess
of night
On June 21, which of the following areas experiences the longest day? - (correct
answer)(North Pole area)
How does the sun "stand still" at the solstice, as the Latin origin of the word suggests? -
(correct answer)The sun's path in the sky appears to stop shifting for a few days.
Why is summer warmer than winter? - (correct answer)The hemisphere experiencing
summer is nearer to the sun
The following image represents midnight. What can you conclude about where and
when it was taken? - (correct answer)June 21st near the north pole
Unlike the poles, where the length of each day changes drastically throughout the year,
the length of each day at the equator is: - (correct answer)consistent
During the equinoxes, the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's axis. Which of the
following depicts a perpendicular angle? - (correct answer)90 degree angle
(perpendicular angle)
What happens after the vernal equinox? - (correct answer)The days get longer
