Question

1. in the northern hemisphere, the sun is highest in the sky during the

a. vernal equinox
b. summer solstice
c. autumnal equinox
d. winter solstice

1. at the start of which season is the sun lowest in the sky?

a. spring
b. fall
c. winter
d. summer

Explanation:

For question 11:

• The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. This is because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most directly towards the sun on this day.

For question 12:

• At the start of winter (winter solstice), the sun is lowest in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere. This is because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun at this time.

Answer:

1. b. summer solstice
2. c. winter