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Se considera como polo depreso de un observador en la esfera celeste al polo:An observer’s depressed pole on the celestial sphere is the pole:
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Correct answer: b) Of the opposite name to the observer’s latitude.
Why it is correct
The elevated pole takes the name of the latitude. The depressed pole takes the opposite.
Why the others are not
- a) That is the elevated pole.
- c) It depends on the hemisphere.
- d) It depends on the hemisphere.
How to work it out in the exam
- Depressed: below the horizon, opposite name.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2021 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
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