Consider the following pairs:1. Winter Solstice: Sun's rays fall vert...
1. Winter Solstice: Sun's rays fall vertically at the Tropic of Cancer.
Incorrect. During the Winter Solstice, which occurs around December 21/22, the sun's rays fall vertically at the Tropic of Capricorn, not the Tropic of Cancer. This marks the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
2. Equinox: Sun is vertically overhead at the equator on 21 March and 21 September.
Correct. During the Equinoxes, which occur around March 21 and September 21, the sun is directly overhead at the equator. These are the days when all parts of the world experience approximately equal lengths of day and night.
3. Summer Solstice: Sun's rays fall vertically at the Tropic of Capricorn.
Incorrect. The Summer Solstice, occurring around June 21, is when the sun's rays fall vertically at the Tropic of Cancer, not the Tropic of Capricorn. This marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
4. Winter Season in Southern Hemisphere: The sun is overhead, and days are longer than nights.
Incorrect. During the winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, the sun is not overhead, and days are shorter than nights. The sun being overhead with longer days occurs during the summer season.
Only pairs 2 and none of the other pairs are correctly matched.