Polaris

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What does longitude measure?

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Longitude measures how far east and west you are from the Prime Meridian.

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What can the angle of the star Polaris above the northern horizon determine?

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The angle of Polaris can be used to determine an observer's latitude.

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Which city in NYS is located at 42°39'N 73°45'W?

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Albany.

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If the altitude of Polaris is 43° above the northern horizon, what is the observer's latitude closest to?

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The observer's latitude is closest to Utica.

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What is a person's latitude if the angle of Polaris is 40° North?

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40.

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What is Polaris commonly known as?

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Polaris is commonly known as the North Star.

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Why is Polaris significant for navigation?

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Polaris is significant for navigation because it remains nearly stationary in the sky, indicating true north.

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What is the approximate latitude of New York City?

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The approximate latitude of New York City is 40.7128° N.

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How does one find their latitude using Polaris?

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One can find their latitude by measuring the angle of Polaris above the horizon.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the line of 0° longitude, from which all other longitudes are measured.