North Star

Why is Polaris important for navigation?

• It is the brightest star in the sky

• It always appears in the southern sky

• It is located nearly at the north celestial pole

• It changes colors frequently

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of these stars is the North Star?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which can I see Polaris, otherwise known as the North Star, all year long. Why?

• It is part of the Moon

• It is attached to the Earth.

• It is located directly over the North Pole so people in the Northern Hemisphere can always see it.

• It likes South Carolina a lot so it always hangs around here.

What is the North Star also known as?

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

• Vega

Why does the North Star appear stationary in the sky?

• It is the closest star to Earth

• It is located directly above the North Pole

• It is the brightest star in the sky

• It is part of the Big Dipper constellation

Which constellation is the North Star a part of?

• Orion

• Ursa Minor

• Cassiopeia

• Lyra

How can the North Star be used in navigation?

• By determining the time of day

• By finding true north

• By measuring altitude

• By predicting weather patterns

What is the scientific term for the North Star's position in the sky?

• Zenith

• Nadir

• Celestial equator

• Celestial pole

Which of the following is true about the brightness of the North Star?

• It is the brightest star in the sky

• It is the second brightest star in the sky

• It is not the brightest star but is significant for navigation

• It is only visible during certain seasons

What causes the North Star to change its position over thousands of years?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• Precession of Earth's axis

• Gravitational pull from the Moon