KIDS QUIZ
SPACE EXPLORATION
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Question
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The day of the year with the fewest daylight hours is called the
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spring equinox
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fall equinox
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summer solstice
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winter solstice
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The winter solstice occurs in December, and in the northern hemisphere the date marks the 24-hour period with the fewest daylight hours of the year. That is why it is known as the shortest day of the year, or the longest night of the year.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dec. 21 is the winter solstice: the shortest day and longest night of the year here in Earth’s northern hemisphere.
Detailed explanation-3: -Summer solstice (June 20 or 21): longest day of the year, marking the start of summer. Autumnal equinox(about September 23): day and night of equal length, marking the start of autumn. Winter solstice (December 21 or 22): shortest day of the year, marking the start of winter.
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