Which statement is true of polaris?
it is the point of the earth's axis.
it is above the axis of the earth.
it travels around its nearest constellations.
it is directly beneath the axis of the earth.

It is above the axis of the Earth.

Explanation:

Polaris is known as the Northern Star for the reason that it lies almost directly "above" the North Pole, and is nearly lined up with the Earth's axis.

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