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CHCS ES Ch2D
CHCS Earth Science Chapter 2 (p42-46)
Question | Answer |
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ecliptic | the sun's apparent path through the stars |
solstice | means "sun stop" |
equinox | means "equal night" |
summer solstice | happens around June 21st; "sun stops" over the Tropic of Cancer; the longest day of the year |
winter solstice | happens around December 21st; "sun stops" over the Tropic of Capricorn; the shortest day of the year |
vernal equinox | happens around March 21st; 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night |
autumnal equinox | happens around September 21st; 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night |