If an observer on earth views polaris on the horizon the observer is located at the

Geography

2 answers:

vekshin13 years ago

6 0

Answer:

equator (0°)

Explanation:

The Polaris is a north star and is located in the above the zenith and is a part of the brightest constellation and the distance is about the 433 light-years and is located near the north celestial pole and it needs a clear latitude to view this star is thus viewed from the equator and would appear slightly right side. And this star disappears in the southern hemisphere.

Zigmanuir [339]3 years ago

3 0

Equator. Because the altitude of Polaris matches the degrees of latitude

You might be interested in

Convert 4x/3 to degrees. A. 60° B. 120° C. 240° D. 480°

Nitella [24]

$\displaystyle\\\text{You wanted to write }~~4\pi/3~~\text{instead of}~~4x /3.}\\\\4\pi/3=\frac{4\pi}{3}=\frac{4\times180^o}{3}=4\times60^o=\boxed{\bf240^o}\\\\\text{\bf~Correct answer: }~~\bf~C)~~240^o$

7 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

Where are most transform faults found

grin007 [14]

Answer:

the ocean basin and connect offsets in the mid-ocean ridges

Explanation:

3 0

3 years ago

What pressure will be imposed on the natural resources brought about by excessive extraction of sand and boulders from river bas

arsen [322]

Answer:

The illegal extraction of river and coastal sand is reported to occur in as many as 70 countries, often with the support of complicit governments.

8 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

True or false Venezuela is the fourth biggest supplier of oil to the u.s

lianna [129]

True, Venezuela sends the United States 352,278,000 barrels of oil per year

4 0

3 years ago

The Dominican Republic or Haiti comprises a majority of the geography on the island (Hispaniola) where they are located (which c

QveST [7]

Answer:

The Republic Dominicans present at the eastern side of Hispaniola and Haiti is located at the westwards of Hispaniola. The Dominican Republic with area of about 48,670 sq km is physically bigger.

Explanation:

Haiti was the first amongst the other post colonial nations with a regime of black leaders to get independence in 1804. Currently, Haiti is one among the poorer country in the world due to various natural and unnatural factors.

The Dominican Republic finally got independence in 1865. It has an agricultural area of about 51.5% and has rich natural resources like bauxite, gold, silver, nickel etc. Thus having bigger area physically .

8 0

3 years ago