Put the following steps in the correct sequence according to how one would take a survey reading. 1. The angle between the line sighted to the star and a line drawn directly toward Earth's center permits calculation of latitude. 2. Surveyors sight a telescope on the North Star, which is almost directly above Earth's rotation axis. 3. A table is set up with its level surface perpendicular to a line directed towards Earth's center.
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 2, 1, 3
C) 3, 2, 1
D) 3, 1, 2

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The correct sequence for taking a survey reading using a star involves first setting up the surveying equipment to ensure it is level (3), then sighting a celestial object such as the North Star through the telescope (2), and finally calculating the latitude based on the angle between the sighted line and a line towards Earth's center (1).

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