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What made the star Polaris (part of the Ursa Major constellation) so important for navigation?
A.
Polaris is a runaway star, making it easy for navigators to follow it as it moves
B.
Polaris always appears in the North part of the sky, so navigators can use it as a reference for the other directions
C.
Polaris always appears in the South part of the sky, so navigators can use it to find true North
A.
Polaris is a runaway star, making it easy for navigators to follow it as it moves
B.
Polaris always appears in the North part of the sky, so navigators can use it as a reference for the other directions
C.
Polaris always appears in the South part of the sky, so navigators can use it to find true North
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B. Polaris always appears in the North part of the sky, so navigators can use it as a reference for the other directions.
Polaris, also known as the North Star, is located nearly directly above the North Pole, which makes it a reliable fixed point for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere. It helps navigators determine true North, allowing them to orient themselves and find other directions.
B. Polaris always appears in the North part of the sky, so navigators can use it as a reference for the other directions.
Polaris, also known as the North Star, is located nearly directly above the North Pole, which makes it a reliable fixed point for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere. It helps navigators determine true North, allowing them to orient themselves and find other directions.
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