Question 3 (4 points) Please match the following Key Terms Column A 1. __ Vernal Equinox 2 __ Autumnal Equinox 3. __ Summer Solstice 4 __ Winter Solstice Column B a. Day when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. It is also the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. b. Day of the year that marks the beginning of fall in the northern hemisphere c. Equinox Day of the year that marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere d. Day when sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. It is also the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

## Step 1<br />The Vernal Equinox is the day of the year that marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere. This is when the sun is directly above the equator, leading to nearly equal day and night.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The Autumnal Equinox is the day of the year that marks the beginning of fall in the northern hemisphere. This is when the sun is again directly above the equator, leading to nearly equal day and night.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The Summer Solstice is the day when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer. It is also the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The Winter Solstice is the day when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn. It is also the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.