Which latitude receives the Sun's vertical rays during the March and September equinoxes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which latitude receives the Sun's vertical rays during the March and September equinoxes?

A. Arctic Circle

B. Equator

C. Tropic of Capricorn

D. Tropic of Cancer

Answer: Option B

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During equinoxes, the Sun is directly overhead at the Equator.

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