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By locating the north celestial pole (ncp) in the sky, how can you determine your latitude?

(a) The altitude of the NCP is the same as your latitude.

(b) The altitude of the NCP is your angular distance from the North Pole.

(c) The azimuth of the NCP is the same as your latitude.

(d) The azimuth of the NCP is the angular distance from the North Pole.

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