Which of the following statements about equinoxes and solstices are correct 1 During the equinox the...........

Geography Shape and Motions of Earth

Which of the following statements about equinoxes and solstices are correct?

1. During the equinox, the duration of day and night is nearly equal across the globe.

2. The term equinox is derived from the Greek words for 'equal night.'

3. Solstices occur when the Earth is extremely tilted towards or away from the sun.

4. During the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day and shortest night occur. Select the correct option.

1 only

1 and 3 only

1, 3, and 4 only

1, 2, 3, and 4

Statement 1 is correct as during equinoxes, the duration of day and night is nearly equal.

Statement 2 is incorrect because 'equinox' is derived from Latin, not Greek.

Statement 3 is correct as solstices mark extreme tilting of the Earth.

Statement 4 is correct as during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day and shortest night occur.

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