5 Questions
Which of the following are real motions of our 'spaceship Earth'?
Earth moves with the Sun on an orbit around the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
As seen from Earth, the Sun appears to follow the annual path that we call the __________ around the celestial sphere.
ecliptic
Why does the Sun rise and set each day?
Earth rotates once each day.
Which of the following is NOT a real motion of our 'spaceship Earth'?
Earth orbits the Moon.
What is the name of the path that the Sun appears to follow around the celestial sphere?
ecliptic
Study Notes
Motions of 'Spaceship Earth'
- The Earth has multiple motions, but not all listed options may be real.
Celestial Sphere and the Sun's Path
- The Sun appears to follow an annual path around the celestial sphere as seen from Earth.
- This path is called the ecliptic.
Daily Sunrise and Sunset
- The Sun rises and sets each day due to the Earth's rotation.
Real Motions of 'Spaceship Earth'
- The Sun's apparent motion around the celestial sphere is not a real motion of the Earth.
Test your knowledge about the various motions of our "spaceship Earth" in this quiz. Explore whether Earth orbits the Sun, moves with the Milky Way galaxy, and journeys with the Local Group and Local Supercluster in the vast Universe. Select the correct motions from the options provided to gauge your understanding of Earth's celestial movements.
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