-Answer the question using the accompanying figure. Which image represents the position of the Earth during the vernal (March) equinox?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) A and C

Question

-Answer the question using the accompanying figure. Which image represents the position of the Earth during the vernal (March) equinox?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) A and C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the vernal (March) equinox, the Earth's axis is not tilted toward or away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths. This occurs when the Earth's orbit positions it so that its equator aligns with the direction of the sun, which is accurately depicted in option B.

-Answer the Question Using the Accompanying Figure