Asked by kj
When is the Sun directly overhead in the continental United States?
A.
always
B.
in the summer
C.
never
D.
at noon
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C. never
The Sun can be directly overhead only between the Tropic of Cancer (≈23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (≈23.5°S). The continental U.S. lies well north of 23.5°N, so the Sun never reaches the zenith there. (Some non‑continental U.S. places, like parts of Hawaii, can have the Sun overhead.)
The Sun can be directly overhead only between the Tropic of Cancer (≈23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (≈23.5°S). The continental U.S. lies well north of 23.5°N, so the Sun never reaches the zenith there. (Some non‑continental U.S. places, like parts of Hawaii, can have the Sun overhead.)
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