Unit: Celestial Motion Quiz 1
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Emily Petermann
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Science
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10th - 12th Grade
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1.
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The Celestial Sphere spins around two points in the sky known as the.....
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What name is of the constellations that the ecliptic passes through?
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Constellations that are visible year round (they do not rise or set), are known as:
4.
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If a constellation can be seen throughout the year here in Grand Island, what part of the sky would you look to, in order to find it?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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If an astronomer informs you that a constellation is at the zenith, where would you look for it?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
The line running north-south through the zenith is called the
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
2 mins • 1 pt
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky over the course of a day?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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What is the celestial equator?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 min • 1 pt
How long does it take the Earth to orbit around the Sun
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2 mins • 1 pt
You are in Grand Island,NE and see a star just above the northern horizon at 6 PM. What time will the star reach its highest point in the sky?
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