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At the Equator the duration of a day is

A10hrs

B12 hrs

C14 hrs

D16 hrs

Answer:

B. 12 hrs

Read Explanation:

  • At the Equator, the daytime period always lasts about 12 hours, regardless of season.
  • As viewed from the Equator, the Sun always rises and sets vertically, following an apparent path nearly perpendicular to the horizon.

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