Altitude of Polaris and Latitude

This screencast explores the relationship between latitude and the altitude of Polaris. It demonstrates how the visibility of Polaris changes as one moves from the equator to the poles, with Polaris appearing directly overhead at the North Pole. The video explains how to measure the angle from the horizon to Polaris to determine latitude and vice versa. Practical examples are provided to reinforce the concept, and viewers are encouraged to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.

What is the altitude of Polaris when observed from the equator?

• 30 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 10 degrees

• 20 degrees

If you are at 1 degree north latitude, how high above the horizon would Polaris appear?

• 5 degrees

• 1 degree

• 0 degrees

• 10 degrees

At 20 degrees north latitude, what is the altitude of Polaris?

• 10 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 40 degrees

How does the altitude of Polaris change as you move from 30 to 40 degrees north latitude?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It disappears

• It increases

What is the relationship between the altitude of Polaris and your latitude?

• Altitude is always half of latitude

• They are unrelated

• Altitude is double the latitude

• Altitude equals latitude

At 60 degrees north latitude, where would Polaris be located?

• 60 degrees above the horizon

• Directly overhead

• Below the horizon

• On the horizon

What is the maximum altitude Polaris can reach?

• 70 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 80 degrees

If you are at the North Pole, where would you see Polaris?

• Directly overhead

• On the horizon

• 60 degrees above the horizon

• Not visible

What is the latitude of Slide Mountain?

• 42 degrees north

• 52 degrees north

• 32 degrees north

• 62 degrees north

If you are at 42 degrees north latitude, what is the altitude of Polaris?

• 42 degrees

• 62 degrees

• 32 degrees

• 52 degrees