Question

The word 'solstice' is derived from a Latin word, which means
A equal night
B. the Sun stands still
C. both a &b
D. None of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

B= The sun stand still

Explanation:

The word solstice is derived from the Latin sol ("sun") and sistere ("to stand still"), because at the solstices, the Sun's declination appears to "stand still"; that is, the seasonal movement of the Sun's daily path (as seen from Earth) pauses at a northern or southern limit before reversing direction

Answer 2

Answer:

B. The Sun stands still

Explanation :

Sol = Sun

sistere = to stand still