WAEC Geography 1988 Question 12

Question 12

The Earth and Solar System

In the southern hemisphere, the autumnal equinox occurs on

  1. A.21st March
  2. B.21st June
  3. C.23rd September
  4. D.22nd December
  5. E.4th January
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (21st March)

Explanation

In the southern hemisphere autumn begins in March, so the autumnal equinox is on 21st March.