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The Solstices and Equinoxes
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Section 27.3
1. Which numbered position of Earth in its orbit around the Sun corresponds to the
summer solstice in the northern hemisphere? At this time, where on Earth are the
Sun’s rays vertical?
2. Describe the sunlight conditions within the arctic and antarctic circles during the
summer solstice.
3. Which numbered position of Earth in its orbit around the Sun corresponds to the
winter solstice in the northern hemisphere? At this time, where on Earth are the
Sun’s rays vertical?
4. Describe the sunlight conditions within the arctic and antarctic circles during the
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winter solstice.
5. Which numbered position of Earth in its orbit around the Sun corresponds to the
autumnal equinox? At this time, where on Earth are the Sun’s rays vertical?
6. Which numbered position of Earth in its orbit around the Sun corresponds to the
vernal equinox? At this time, where on Earth are the Sun’s rays vertical?
7. How do the number of daylight hours compare between the northern and southern
hemispheres when Earth is in position 3? Position 4?
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