Exploring the Night Sky Test Review

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Why is the North Star, Polaris, important for navigation?

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It is always located directly above the North Pole.

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Define: daylight

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Natural light from the sun during the day.

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Why does the Sun appear larger and brighter as seen from Earth than the other stars?

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Because the Sun is closer to Earth than any other star.

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What are constellations named after?

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Mythological figures, animals, and objects.

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The Constellation which represents the Hunter with his belt and sword is:

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Orion.

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What is a constellation?

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A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

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What is the significance of the Sun in our solar system?

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It is the closest star to Earth and provides light and heat.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the Milky Way?

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A spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the role of gravity in the universe?

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Gravity is the force that attracts objects with mass towards each other, keeping planets in orbit around stars.