Multiple choice

The Earth's North Pole axis always points to this star:

  1. Crux/Southern Cross

  2. Polaris/North Star

  3. Sirius/Dog Star
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth's rotational axis in the Northern Hemisphere points almost directly toward Polaris, commonly known as the North Star. Because of this alignment, Polaris appears to remain stationary in the night sky while other stars rotate around it.

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