1. what does the term solstice mean?
2. what does the term equinox mean?
3. how many hours of daylight does the northern hemisphere receive on march 211
4. when does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?
5. how many hours of daylight does the north pole receive on june 21?
6. how many hours of darkness does the south pole have on june 217
7. the vernal equinox indicates the beginning of what season?
8. what is true of all places on earth during the equinoxes?
9. what is the name for the time of year in which earth is farthest from the sun
10. in what position is earth in early january?