Question 14
The Earth and Solar SystemOn September 23, all towns in the northern hemisphere experience
- A.equal length of day and night
- B.longer days and shorter nights
- C.longer nights and shorter days
- D.complete darkness
- E.complete daylight
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (equal length of day and night)
Explanation
23 September is an equinox: the sun is overhead at the equator, so day and night are equal everywhere.