For a person who lives at a latitude of +40$\degree$, when is the Sun directly overhead at noon?
A) only on the summer solstice
B) only on the winter solstice
C) only on the vernal and autumnal equinoxes
D) never
E) always

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Sun is directly overhead at noon only between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Since the latitude given is 40°, which is outside this range, the Sun is never directly overhead at this location.

For a Person Who Lives at a Latitude of +40 °\degree°

For a Person Who Lives at a Latitude of +40 $\degree$