The ________ equinox of the Southern Hemisphere takes place when the vertical rays of the Sun cross the Equator on the journey southward.
A) winter
B) autumnal
C) vernal
D) July
E) December

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The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and occurs around September 22 or 23. It is characterized by the crossing of the Equator by the Sun's rays on their journey southward. The other options are incorrect as they either refer to seasons or months that are not related to the equinoxes.

The ________ Equinox of the Southern Hemisphere Takes Place When