Spaceship Earth Review (mystery science)

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What is a constellation?

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A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

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Which constellation can be seen at nighttime in the spring?

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The constellation that can be seen at nighttime in the spring is typically the Leo constellation.

Front

What happens to the length of our day if the Earth slows down its spinning?

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If the Earth slows down its spinning, the length of our day would get longer.

Front

True or False: The number of daytime hours is longer in winter.

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False. The number of daytime hours is shorter in winter.

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

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Why don't all constellations appear at the same time?

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Not all constellations appear at the same time because the Earth is facing in different directions at different times of the year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the position of the sun at noon in the summer?

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The position of the sun at noon in the summer is typically at its highest point in the sky.

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What is the effect of Earth's tilt on seasons?

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Earth's tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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The equator.

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What is the significance of the North Star?

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The North Star, or Polaris, is significant because it is located nearly directly above the North Pole and is used for navigation.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.