Which is an accurate description of an equinox?
A.
the greatest distance from the sun in a planet’s orbit
B.
the time of day when the sun is highest in the sky
C.
a day with an equal amount of daylight and darkness
D.
the time at which earth, moon, and sun are in a straight line
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OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):
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OpenStudy (youngstudier):
um *Grabs science book* One sec
OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):
xD . i think its B
OpenStudy (youngstudier):
Nope
OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):
D?
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OpenStudy (youngstudier):
Tsk, you're guessing. XD
Urm, I can't think of an hint.....
OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):
its A or C its gotta be
OpenStudy (youngstudier):
Fall equinox, spring equinox, ring a bell?
OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):
A
OpenStudy (youngstudier):
no....
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OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):
c
OpenStudy (youngstudier):
equinox. noun. Either of two points on the celestial sphere at which the ecliptic intersects the celestial equator. Either of the two times during a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator and when the length of day and night are approximately equal; the vernal equinox or the autumnal equinox.
OpenStudy (youngstudier):
C is correct, yes. ^_^
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OpenStudy (foxythepirate0984):
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