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7. Why is it important not to change the orientation of the globe while it makes its
orbit around the "Sun?" How long does it take the Earth to make its orbit around
the Sun?
9. Which point in the orbit corresponds to the (Northern) winter solstice? On which
day would this occur on our calendar? Why is this the shortest day (of daylight) of
the year in the Northern hemisphere?
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11. Why is the weather hottest is summer time and coldest in winter time?
12. Which points in the orbit correspond to the vernal and autumnal equinoxes (think
about this carefully so that you can tell one from the other)? On which days do
these events occur on our calendar? How much daylight is there on these days at
all latitudes?