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Q · Earth Movement And Impactmedium · 45s
The equinox occurs when:
TopicEarth Movement And Impact
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Equinoxes happen when Earth's axis is perpendicular to the Sun's rays, causing day and night to be approximately equal in length worldwide.
Final Answer: Option B - Earth's axis is perpendicular to Sun rays