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The latitude of a place is the same as the :

A) maximum altitude attained by the sun at noon
B) altitude of the celestial pole
C) angle between the horizon and the equator
D) zenith distance of the full moon when on the meridian

Correct Answer:


B) altitude of the celestial pole

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