Question

Match the region of the sky to the description of the apparent motion of the stars as viewed from the northern latitudes.

a. The stars rise on this horizon
b. The stars make arc-paths across the sky.
c. The stars set on this horizon
d. The stars never rise or set on the horizon.

Answer 1

The stars rise in the east, make arc-paths in the south, set in the west, and never rise or set in the circumpolar region of the sky when viewed from northern latitudes.

Step-by-step explanation:

To match the region of the sky to the description of the apparent motion of the stars as viewed from northern latitudes:

1. a. The stars that rise on this horizon are located in the eastern region of the sky.
2. b. The stars that make arc-paths across the sky are located in the southern region of the sky.
3. c. The stars that set on this horizon are located in the western region of the sky.
4. d. The stars that never rise or set on the horizon are located in the circumpolar region of the sky.