If you are located in the Northern Hemisphere,which of the following correctly describes a relationship between the sky and your location?
A)The altitude of the north celestial pole equals your latitude.
B)The altitude of the celestial equator equals your latitude.
C)The altitude of the north celestial pole equals your longitude.
D)The longitude of the north celestial pole is circumpolar,and therefore crosses your zenith at the meridian.

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The altitude of the north celestial pole above the horizon directly corresponds to your latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. For example, if you are at 45°N latitude, the north celestial pole (near Polaris, the North Star) will appear 45° above the northern horizon. Choices B, C, and D involve misunderstandings of celestial mechanics and the relationship between celestial coordinates and Earth's geography.

If You Are Located in the Northern Hemisphere,which of the Following