Question

select the correct answer. what do the equinoxes signify? a. a change in ocean tides b. a partial lunar eclipse c. a change in the seasons d. a change in lunar phases e. a period during which earth’s axis is tilted at the maximum

Explanation:

Equinoxes occur when the sun is directly above the equator. They mark the start of spring (vernal equinox) and autumn (autumnal equinox), signifying a change in seasons. Ocean tides are mainly affected by the moon - sun - Earth positions, lunar eclipses are about the alignment of the sun, Earth and moon, lunar phases are due to the moon's position relative to the Earth and sun, and the maximum tilt of Earth's axis is related to solstices.

Answer:

C. a change in the seasons