Which of the following is true of the March equinox?

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The March equinox (also known as the spring or vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere) is the point at which the sun's rays are directly over the equator, resulting in equal day and night length at all latitudes between the poles. Choice A is incorrect as it contradicts this fact, while Choice B is incorrect as the sun's direct rays strike perpendicular at the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) during the March equinox. Choice D is also incorrect as the vernal equinox is known as the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, not the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the Following Is True of the March Equinox