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Science Bowl Question

πŸ“… NSB 2012πŸŽ“ HSπŸ”„ Round 12#️⃣ Q24🌟 BONUSπŸ“ Multiple Choice

The word β€œsolstice” means β€œsunstop.” Which of the following does this reference?

W) The Sun's daily change in declination stops and reverses direction
X) The Sun literally stops in our sky for a brief but measurable time
Y) The Earth reaches the point where the Sun shines directly on the equator, restarting the solar calendar
Z) The ancient belief that the Earth orbited the Sun
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