Question

graded quiz: beyond earth
listen
earths seasons
which position of the earth represents a solstice in the figure shown here?
a) beginning of winter
b) middle of summer
c) beginning of spring
d) beginning of autumn

Explanation:

Solstices mark the beginning of summer and winter. The summer solstice occurs around June 22 and winter solstice around December 22. These are the points where the tilt of the Earth's axis is most inclined towards or away from the Sun.

Answer:

A. Beginning of winter