Earth in Space #3
R. Bryant 2008 WSMS – Based on “Science Starters” by T. Trimpe at http://sciencespot.net
Describe the amount of day and night
that occurs on each event.
Vernal Equinox
Summer Solstice
Autumnal Equinox
Winter Solstice
The answers are . . .
Vernal equinox – equal amount of
day and night
Summer Solstice – longer amount of day
than night
Autumnal equinox – equal amount
of day and night
Winter Solstice – shorter amount of
day than night