5.ESS1.6 Stars and Constellations

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Constellations are arrangements of stars in the sky.

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True

Front

Why do we only see certain constellations at certain times of the year?

Back

Earth's orbit around the Sun

Front

Stars that are farther away appear smaller and __________ .

Back

dimmer

Front

Positions of constellations and planets are always the same throughout the year as the relative position of the sun, earth, and distant stars change in the night sky.

Back

False

Front

What causes different constellations to be visible from Earth at different times of year?

Back

Earth's orbit around the Sun

Front

The Sun is a planet.

Back

False

Front

What causes day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis

Front

How long does it take the Earth to do one rotation on its axis?

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24 hours

Front

How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun?

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365.25 days

Front

Stars that are further away appear smaller and

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dimmer