Coordinates, Polaris, Time Zones

The angle of the star Polaris above the northern horizon can be used to determine an observer's

• solar time

• latitude

• longitude

• local time

How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of the Earth?

• Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the Equator

• Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the Equator

• Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the poles

• Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles

The approximate latitude of Utica, New York, is

• 43°05' N

• 43°05' S

• 75°15' E

• 75°15' W

To an observer on a ship at sea, which latitude does the North Star appear closest to the horizon?

• 5º N

• 50º N

• 20º N

• 85º N

At which New York State location is the altitude of Polaris closest to 42°?

• Albany

• Rochester

• Mt. Marcy

• Slide Mt.

Which New York State city is located at 42°39' N 73°45' W?

• Albany

• Ithaca

• Plattsburgh

• Buffalo

What is the approximate location of Watertown, NY?

• 44° N, 76° E

• 44° S, 76° E

• 44° N, 76° W

• 44° S, 76° W

As a person travels due WEST across New York State, the altitude of Polaris will

• increase

• decrease

• remain the same

As a person travels NORTH across New York State, the altitude of Polaris will

• increase

• decrase

• remain the same

At which location will an observer see the greatest altitude of Polaris?

• A

• B

• C

• D