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Equinox has _______.

A
shorter days and longer nights
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shorter nights and longer days
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short days and short nights
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days and nights of equal length
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Solution

The correct option is D days and nights of equal length
Equinox is said to occur when the sun shines directly above the equator such that equal amount of sunlight reaches the north and south pole. Therefore, the days and nights are of equal length on an Equinox.

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