Star Trails Pop Quiz

Which of the following best describes how the pattern of star trails changes based on the direction you face in the night sky?

• Facing north will result in concentric circles around the Polaris. (North Star)

• Facing east will create diagonal streaks moving downward

• Facing south will produce parallel lines along the horizon.

• Facing west will cause the stars to move in a clockwise spiral pattern

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What direction do all the stars APPEAR to move EXCEPT when facing south.

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• In a straight line

• In a wavy line

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the scientific name for the STAR we call "North Star"?

• Little dipper

• Hercules

• Polaris

• Ursa minor

Sort the pictures below into the following categories.

Groups:

(a) Long exposure

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(b) Regular photo

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The Earth is divided into four hemispheres, we live in the, (a)   ​

• Northern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere
• Western Hemishpere
• Eastern Hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6