Question

question 11 (6 points)
type the letter that best matches the terms to the corresponding position on the diagram above. (make sure you are typing the letter into the correct box) (1 point each)
winter solstice
summer solstice
fall equinox
spring equinox
perihelion
aphelion

Explanation:

1. Winter Solstice (Northern Hemisphere): Occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun, which is position C.
2. Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere): Occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun, which is position A.
3. Fall Equinox (Northern Hemisphere): Happens as the Northern Hemisphere transitions from summer to winter, when day and night are equal, which is position D.
4. Spring Equinox (Northern Hemisphere): Occurs as the Northern Hemisphere transitions from winter to summer, when day and night are equal, which is position B.
5. Perihelion: The point where Earth is closest to the Sun; this aligns with the Northern Hemisphere's Winter Solstice, position C.
6. Aphelion: The point where Earth is farthest from the Sun; this aligns with the Northern Hemisphere's Summer Solstice, position A.

Answer:

Winter Solstice: C
Summer Solstice: A
Fall Equinox: D
Spring Equinox: B
Perihelion: C
Aphelion: A