Movement of the sky

Front

What is the North Star also known as?

Back

Polaris

Front

If the North Star is at your zenith, where are you located on Earth?

Back

The North Pole

Front

What is the tilt of the Earth on its axis?

Back

Approximately 23.5 degrees

Front

What is the duration of one complete orbit of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

365 days

Front

What is the apparent path of stars across the night sky?

Back

They rise in the east and set in the west

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun

Front

What is the term for the path that the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

Back

It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasonal changes.

Front

What is the celestial sphere?

Back

An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth, onto which all celestial bodies can be projected.

Front

What is the difference between the North Star and the South Star?

Back

The North Star (Polaris) is located near the North Celestial Pole, while the South Star (Sigma Octantis) is near the South Celestial Pole.