Constellations and Earth's Motions

Constellations and Earth's Motions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Rodolfo Eric Angat explains Earth's revolution around the solar system's barycenter, highlighting its counterclockwise direction and 365.25-day cycle, which leads to leap years. He discusses Kepler's Law, noting Earth's elliptical orbit and how it affects visible constellations throughout the year. The video concludes with a reminder of Earth's three motions in space, with future lessons to cover the remaining two.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason stars appear to change positions in the sky?

Earth's revolution around the Sun

The movement of stars themselves

Earth's rotation on its axis

Changes in Earth's atmosphere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of Earth's revolution around the Barycenter of the Solar System?

365 days

365.25 days

364.25 days

366 days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we have a Leap Year every four years?

To synchronize with the lunar calendar

To celebrate astronomical events

To account for the extra 0.25 days each year

To adjust for Earth's elliptical orbit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Kepler's Law, what is the shape of Earth's orbit?

Circular

Elliptical

Rectangular

Triangular

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which constellation is visible in the night sky during December?

Virgo

Orion

Leo

Pisces

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What constellation can be seen in March?

Orion

Virgo

Pisces

Scorpius

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which month is the constellation Pisces visible?

March

December

September

June

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the direction of Earth's revolution around the Barycenter?

Clockwise

Counterclockwise

Random

Vertical

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many motions of Earth in space are mentioned, and how many are discussed in this video?

Three motions, one discussed

Two motions, both discussed

Three motions, all discussed

One motion, one discussed