When the Sun Is at Its Maximum Inclination in the Northern

question 47

Multiple Choice

When the Sun is at its maximum inclination in the Northern Hemisphere it is:

• A)the summer solstice
• B)the winter solstice
• C)the autumnal equinox
• D)the vernal equinox
• E)the spring equinox

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Definitions:

Carbon Cycle

The series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, chiefly involving the incorporation of carbon dioxide into living tissue by photosynthesis and its return to the atmosphere through respiration, the decay of dead organisms, and the burning of fossil fuels.

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, derived from the remains of living organisms that were buried millions of years ago.

Hydrological Cycle

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, also known as the water cycle.

Erosion

The process by which soil, rock, and other surface material are worn away by wind, water, or other natural agents.