Question

identifying causes of the seasons
the solstices and equinoxes, and the number of hours of daylight associated with each, are major factors in the seasons. use the drop - down menus to identify the month when each of these events occurs.
the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere:
an equinox in both hemispheres:
the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere:

Explanation:

To determine the months for these events:

• The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs in December (around December 21 - 22), as this is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year.
• Equinoxes (spring and fall) occur in March (vernal equinox, around March 20 - 21) and September (autumnal equinox, around September 22 - 23). During equinoxes, both hemispheres receive approximately equal amounts of daylight, so either March or September is correct for an equinox.
• The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs in June (around June 20 - 22), when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the Sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.

Answer:

The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere: December
An equinox in both hemispheres: March (or September)
The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere: June