12 Questions
What is a group of stars that form a pattern known as?
Constellation
Which well-known pattern is an inner pattern of the constellation Ursa Major?
Big Dipper
What causes the constellations visible in the early evening to change throughout the year?
Movement of stars across the sky
What does the Big Dipper look like?
A ladle used to scoop water
Why do stars in the night sky appear to move?
Similar to the sun, they follow a path across the sky
In the Earth-Sun model discussed, how does Earth move around the sun?
In a counterclockwise direction
Which of the following correctly explains why the stars seen in the night sky change throughout the year?
The position of Earth in its orbit affects which stars can be seen during different seasons.
Why do the stars appear to rotate around a point directly above your head at the North Pole?
Result of Earth's rotation on its axis.
How is the night sky view different for someone in Florida compared to someone in Brazil?
The whole pattern of stars seen is not the same.
Which factor primarily determines which stars can be seen in the night sky all year round?
Latitude of your location on Earth.
Why do the stars seen from the Northern Hemisphere differ from those seen from the Southern Hemisphere?
Result of Earth's orbit around the sun.
What causes the location of stars in the night sky to change as Earth moves along its orbit?
Earth's movement along its orbit around the sun.
Explore how Earth-Sun model helps explain the apparent motion of stars in the sky, focusing on the changing positions of constellations like Ursa Major and the Big Dipper. Learn about how the movement of stars and their rising times vary throughout the year.
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