The Magic of the Winter Solstice
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
53
The winter solstice is a special day that marks the start of winter. On this day, we get the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night. It always happens on December 21st or 22nd. People celebrate it in different ways around the world. It's a fun and magical time of the year!
Question 1
What does the term 'winter solstice' mean?
A
It's the start of summer
B
It's the longest day of the year
C
It's the start of winter
Explanation. The 'winter solstice' marks the start of winter, where we get the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night of the year.
D
It's a type of festival
E
It's the longest night of the year
Question 2
When does the winter solstice happen?
A
January 1
B
July 4
C
October 31
D
December 25
E
December 21 or 22
Explanation. The winter solstice always happens on December 21st or 22nd.
Question 3
What is special about the winter solstice?
A
It's the start of spring
B
We get the longest amount of daylight
C
We get the shortest amount of daylight and longest night
Explanation. On the day of the winter solstice, we get the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night.
D
It's the hottest day of the year
E
It's when snow starts to fall
Question 4
What do people do during the winter solstice?
A
They go for a swim
B
They plant trees
C
They celebrate it in different ways
Explanation. People celebrate the winter solstice in different ways around the world.
D
They hibernate
E
They start spring cleaning
Question 5
Is the winter solstice a fun and magical time of the year?
A
True
Explanation. The text describes the winter solstice as a fun and magical time of the year.
B
False
C
Maybe
D
I don't know
E
It depends
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