Seen from the northern latitudes (mid-northern hemisphere), the star Polaris

a. is never above the horizon during the day.
b. always sets directly in the west.
c. is always above the northern horizon.
d. is never visible during the winter.
e. is the brightest star in the sky.


C

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(B) 237i – 60j – 22k
(C) 237i – 60j – 22k
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What will be an ideal response?

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