For a person who lives at a latitude of +40°,when is the Sun directly overhead at noon?
A) only on the summer solstice
B) only on the vernal and autumnal equinoxes
C) Never
D) Always

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Sun is never directly overhead at noon for a latitude of +40°. This is because the maximum angle the Sun can reach at noon is 90° minus the latitude of the location. Therefore, for someone living at +40° latitude, the maximum angle the Sun can reach is 50° (90°-40°), which is not enough to be directly overhead.

For a Person Who Lives at a Latitude of +40°,when