Multiple choice

At the equator, the duration of day is

  1. 10 hours

  2. 12 hours

  3. 14 hours

  4. 16 hours
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B Correct answer
Explanation

At the equator, day and night are approximately equal (12 hours each) throughout the year. This is because the equator always receives about 12 hours of daylight due to Earth's axial orientation relative to the sun. The duration varies more at higher latitudes with seasons.

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