Question
Polaris, the North Star, is almost always visible in the same location because
Responses
A it is the brightest star in the sky.it is the brightest star in the sky.
B it is gravitationally attracted to our sun.it is gravitationally attracted to our sun.
C it is the closest star to the earth, besides our sun.it is the closest star to the earth, besides our sun.
D the axis of the earth passes directly through the North Star.
Responses
A it is the brightest star in the sky.it is the brightest star in the sky.
B it is gravitationally attracted to our sun.it is gravitationally attracted to our sun.
C it is the closest star to the earth, besides our sun.it is the closest star to the earth, besides our sun.
D the axis of the earth passes directly through the North Star.
Answers
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The correct response is:
**D** the axis of the earth passes directly through the North Star.
Polaris is aligned closely with the Earth's rotational axis, which is why it appears to remain in a nearly fixed position in the night sky, marking the celestial North.
**D** the axis of the earth passes directly through the North Star.
Polaris is aligned closely with the Earth's rotational axis, which is why it appears to remain in a nearly fixed position in the night sky, marking the celestial North.