Patterns of Earth and Sky Chapter 3 Review

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis causes day and night.

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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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How do constellations change throughout the year?

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Different constellations are visible at different times of the year due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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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 remains in a fixed position in the northern sky, helping with navigation.

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What is the role of the Earth's tilt in seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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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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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, composed of billions of stars, gas, and dust.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are the different shapes of the Moon as seen from Earth, caused by its position relative to the Earth and Sun.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is significant for climate and daylight patterns.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.