Question

part (e) compare this altitude of the north celestial pole with the latitude of tulsa, oklahoma. how do the two numbers compare? polaris’ altitude = 35.00 ° correct! options: tulsa’s latitude is equal to (90 − polaris’ altitude), polaris’ altitude is much larger than tulsa’s latitude, tulsa’s latitude is much larger than polaris’ altitude, polaris’ altitude is equal to (90 − tulsa’s latitude), they are essentially the same

Explanation:

In astronomy (a subfield of Natural Science, specifically Physics - related to celestial observations), the altitude of Polaris (the North Star) is approximately equal to the latitude of the observer's location in the Northern Hemisphere. Given Polaris' altitude is \(35.00^\circ\), Tulsa's latitude should be approximately equal to this altitude, meaning they are essentially the same.

Answer:

They are essentially the same