Question 15
The Earth and Solar SystemDuring equinox,
- A.the Tropic of Cancer experiences longer day than the Tropic of Capricon.
- B.all places across the globe experience equal lengths of day and night.
- C.the length of day at the Equator is shorter than at the Tropic of Cancer.
- D.the moon is star-shaped all through the night all over the world.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (all places across the globe experience equal lengths of day and night.)
Explanation
At the equinoxes the sun is overhead at the Equator, so day and night are 12 hours each everywhere.