A state is in a country, a country is in a continent. The main difference is size. a state can be really populated, but a country is more populated. a continent is even more populated then that. Hope this helps
When viewed from the equator (0 degrees latitude), Polaris lies on the northern horizon. As an observer moves northward--say, to Houston, Tex. (30 degrees latitude)-- Polaris is located 30 degrees above the northern horizon.
