The following questions are from the “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” for 9-22-2024. Let us know in the comments if you find the wrong answer to any question!!!
Question 1: Today’s image features Buttermere in the Lake District. Which country are we in?
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Correct Answer: England
Fact: Buttermere is one of many bodies of water in the famous Lake District, England’s largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also known for its fells—mountains and big hills—glacial valleys and picturesque villages, the landscape in this part of northwest England has inspired writers from Beatrix Potter to Wordsworth.
Question 2: Which event marks the official start of autumn?
- Autumnal equinox
- Harvest moon
- Autumnal eclipse
Correct Answer: Autumnal equinox
Fact: During the autumnal equinox, the sun is positioned directly above the Earth’s equator, making day and night almost equal in length. It is a significant event in many cultures, often coinciding with harvest festivals and celebrations of change and balance.
Question 3: Which hemisphere experiences the autumnal equinox around March 21?
- Southern
- Northern
- It’s always in September
Correct Answer: Southern
Fact: While the Northern Hemisphere is welcoming spring with the vernal equinox in March, the Southern Hemisphere is transitioning into autumn. This equinox marks the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator, moving from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths across the globe.