EQUINOX | What Is An Equinox?-Dr. Binocs

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an equinox?
A point in the year when daytime is longer than nighttime
A point in the year when daytime and nighttime are of equal lengths
A point in the year when nighttime is longer than daytime
A point in the year when there is no daylight
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When does the equinox occur?
Twice a year on September 22nd and December 25th
Once a year on September 22nd
Twice a year on March 20th and September 22nd
Once a year on March 20th
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the terminator or twilight zone to pass through the Earth's north and south poles during the equinox?
The gravitational pull of other planets
The position of the Earth in its orbit around the sun
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The alignment of the moon and the sun
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the March equinox?
It marks the start of winter
It has no significance
It is traditionally perceived as a rebirth and renewable time
It marks the end of the year
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the September equinox?
It has no significance
It marks the start of summer
It marks the start of the year
It is a time for family gatherings and gift giving
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the temple at Chichen Itza, Mexico, that honors the serpent god Kukulkan?
El Serpiente
El Dorado
El Castillo
El Templo
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the unique event captured by the Cassini probe in 2009?
An eclipse on Saturn
An equinox on Saturn
A meteor shower on Saturn
A solar flare on Saturn
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do equinoxes occur on Saturn?
Every 15 years
Every 10 years
Every 5 years
Every year
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