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Math Definitions - Letter S
Chapters
Solstice
Definition of Solstice
A solstice is a day on which the Earth is tilted furthest away from the Sun, or closest to the Sun.
There are two solstices each year:
- The Summer solstice occurs when the Earth is tilted to be closest to the Sun. It is the longest day of the year, and occurs on around the 21st of December in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The Winter solstice occurs when the Earth is tilted the furthest away form the Sun. It is the shortest day of the year, and occurs on around the 21st of June in the Southern Hemisphere.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter S
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018
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