Patterns of Earth and Sky Chapter 3 Quiz

Throughout the year, we see different stars. But every year on the same date, we see _________ stars.

A systematic investigation is _________ and __________.

A year is the length of time it takes for Earth to orbit the sun ________.

orbit (select all that apply)

Stars are visible in the sky when we are on the side of the Earth that is facing away from the sun.

Earth orbits the sun at the same time as it _________.

Earth's position in its _______________ determines which stars we see in the night sky

Why did people long ago observe the stars? (select all that apply)

The brightest star in the constellation Canis Major is _________.

Investigations are NOT limited to a single correct response-there are multiple answers that would be both reasonable and possible.