Question

question 7
1 pts
the sun reaches its maximum zenith in the sky, directly overhead along the equator during the _________. (select all that apply)
vernal equinox
winter solstice
autumnal equinox
summer solstice

Explanation:

• Vernal equinox: Around March 20 - 21, the Sun is directly over the Equator as the Northern Hemisphere moves from winter to spring.
• Autumnal equinox: Around September 22 - 23, the Sun is directly over the Equator as the Northern Hemisphere moves from summer to fall.
• Winter solstice: The Sun is farthest south (over the Tropic of Capricorn, \(23.5^{\circ}S\)) in the Northern Hemisphere's winter.
• Summer solstice: The Sun is farthest north (over the Tropic of Cancer, \(23.5^{\circ}N\)) in the Northern Hemisphere's summer.

Answer:

vernal equinox, autumnal equinox