The difference of latitude (l) between the geographic position (GP) of a celestial body and your position, at the time of upper transit, is represented by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — zenith distance
At upper transit, the difference of latitude between a body's geographic position and the observer equals the zenith distance, representing the angular separation between the zenith and the body's altitude.
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