An equinox occurs when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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An equinox occurs when:

A. The Earth is closest to the Sun

B. Day and night are nearly equal

C. Day is longer than night

D. Night is longer than day

Answer: Option B

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During equinoxes, day and night are approximately equal in length across the world.

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