If an observer determines that the North Star (Polaris)is located 30° above the horizon,then the observer is located at
A)70° north latitude.
B)60° north latitude.
C)30° north latitude.
D)60° north longitude.
E)30° north longitude.

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The altitude of Polaris above the horizon is approximately equal to the observer's latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, if Polaris is 30° above the horizon, the observer is at 30° north latitude.

If an Observer Determines That the North Star (Polaris)is Located