Patterns of Earth & Sky Chapter 3

How does a map of constellations in the summer compare to a map of constellations in the winter?

• Some of the constellations shown on the winter map would appear, but in different locations on the summer map

• None of the constellations from the winter map will show on the summer map

• The winter and summer maps would be identical

• All seasons are always identical

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As the Earth revolves around the Sun, certain ________ are visible. At other points in the year, when the Earth is on the other side of the Sun, we can see other_________.

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Which best describes why some constellations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere, but not in the Southern Hemisphere?

• because Earth revolves around the Sun

• because atmospheres are different

• because the Sun's brightness makes them hard to see

• because Earth's magnetic field keeps them fixed

Which statement explains why different constellations are visible as the seasons change?

• Earth revolves around the Sun

• Earth has a magnetic field

• Earth is tilted on its axis

• Earth spins on its axis

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We see the constellation Orion in the winter but not in the summer. This is because Earth changes its position in space as it orbits the ______, and we can only see stars when we are facing away from the ______.

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Why would a constellation not be visible throughout the entire year?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The moon's revolution around the Earth

• The Sun's movement across the sky

• The Earth's movement on its orbital path

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The Sun can be seen at night from Earth.

• False

• True

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The sun and a star make their own light.

• True

• False

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Orion is located in our solar system.

• True

• False

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The Sun is located in our solar system.

• True

• False

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