If perihelion of Earth were noticeably closer to the sun than is currently the case, what would be the probable affect on the climate of the Southern Hemisphere?
a. Their winter season would be much colder than present.
b. Their winter season would be much warmer than present.
c. Their summer season would be much colder than present.
d. Their summer season would be much warmer than present.
e. Their would be no change in any of their seasonal temperatures.
Question 2
At what two celestial locations do the celestial equator and ecliptic coincide?
a. winter solstice and summer solstice
b. vernal equinox and autumnal equinox
c. they coincide at all points because they are the same.
d. north celestial pole and south celestial pole
e. zenith and east point
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