Competition Practice Day 6

Over the course of the next few months, I will post some multiple choice questions for you to answer. On the final meeting on May 14, if you answer all of the questions correctly, I will give you a cookie. ;)

MC Practice Day 6

11. During an equinox, the sun is directed at the
        (A) Equator

        (B) Tropic of Cancer

        (C) Tropic of Capricorn

        (D) North Pole

        (E) South Pole

12. The shortest day of the year occurs during which event?

        (A) Vernal Equinox

        (B) Autumnal Equinox

        (C) Spring Solstice

        (D) Summer Solstice

        (E) Winter Solstice