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If the root equi- means "equal," what does equinox mean?

A) the same temperatures for a period of time
B) the same distance from the North Pole and South Pole
C) when the length of day and the length of night are the same

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User Jatanp
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Answer: day and night hours for gradpoint.

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User Vesperknight
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Given that the root equi- means "equal" and the Latin word nox means "night", the correct answer as to what the word "equinox" means is C. when the length of day and the length of night are the same.
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