The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
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Chapter 2, Problem 3VSC
Use the following questions to check your understanding of some of the many types of visual information used in astronomy. For additional practice, try the Chapter 2 Visual Quiz at MasteringAstronomy®.
The figure above is a typical diagram used to describe Earth's seasons.
The figure above (based on Figure 2.14) shows the Sun’s path through the constellations of the zodiac.
3. Which of the four labeled points represents the beginning of spring for the Southern Hemisphere?
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