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 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. A latitude of 40° is outside this range, so the Sun is never directly overhead at this latitude.

For a Person Who Lives at a Latitude Of+40°, When