INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

THE EARTH

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What will be the maximum altitude of the pole star at a place 28?N and 78?E?
A
78?
B
12?
C
28?
D
62?
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By measuring the angle of the Pole Star from your place, you can know the latitude of your place. equal halves. Therefore, the equator is an imaginary circular line and is a very important reference point to locate places on the earth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The North Star also called the Pole star indicates the north direction. It rises in the north and is thus used to find directions as an indicator. As per Indian mythology, the pole star is called the Dhruva star, honored by Lord Vishnu, to be the very first star in the sky ever.

Detailed explanation-3: -Polaris, known as the North Star, sits more or less directly above Earth’s north pole along our planet’s rotational axis. This is the imaginary line that extends through the planet and out of the north and south poles.

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