Geography · Astronomy and Earth Motions
Which of the following statements does NOT describe a characteristic or occurrence during an equinox?
- 1Day and night are of approximately equal duration globally.
- 2The Sun is directly above the Earth's equator.
- 3The Earth is at its closest point to the Sun (perihelion).✓
- 4It marks the beginning of spring or autumn depending on the hemisphere.
Correct answer
The Earth is at its closest point to the Sun (perihelion).
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