If the Sun passes directly overhead at a location on at least 1 day per year, then that location
A) must be within 66° of the equator.
B) must be somewhere within 23.5° of the equator.
C) could be anywhere because this event occurs at least once per year at any location on Earth.
D) must be exactly on the equator.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Sun passes directly overhead at locations within the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S latitude). This range is within 23.5° of the equator, making option B correct.

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