Seasons and Constellations

As the Earth orbits around the sun, the direction of the tilt of its axis changes.

• True

• False

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The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 50.2

• 23.5

• 40.1

• 20. 20.5

Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position in Fall (Autumnal Equinox)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position in Spring (vernal equinox)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the summer solstice?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter on the diagram represents the Earth's position on the winter solstice?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Why do we see different constellations each season?

• Because of Earth's change in axial degree

• Because of the sun's solar energy

• Because of Earth's orbit around our Sun

• Because of Earth's rotation on it's axis

What evidence do you have that Earth revolves (orbits) around the sun?

• Change in seasons

• The phases of the moon

• Change in constellations

• Change in Earth's tilt

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Why does it appear that all stars move except the North Star Polaris?

• Because Polaris is aligned with the earth's axis (north pole)

• Because Polaris is frozen in space

• Because Polaris is spinning so fast you can't see it move

• Because Polaris is the biggest star in the night sky

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A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.  

• Planets

• Stars

• Patterns

• Creatures