Why do the stars and the constellations in the sky appear to change positions throughout the night and throughout the year?(1 point)
Responses
The Earth’s tilt changes its position relative to the stars and constellations as the Earth rotates and orbits.
The Earth’s tilt changes its position relative to the stars and constellations as the Earth rotates and orbits.
The location angle of the Earth's tilt relative to the stars and constellations remains the same throughout the year.
The location angle of the Earth's tilt relative to the stars and constellations remains the same throughout the year.
The stars and constellation have tilted and are also moving in space.
The stars and constellation have tilted and are also moving in space.
The Earth’s tilt changes its position relative to the stars and constellations only because the Earth rotates around its axis.
The Earth’s tilt changes its position relative to the stars and constellations only because the Earth rotates around its axis.
The correct response is:
The Earth’s tilt changes its position relative to the stars and constellations as the Earth rotates and orbits.
What is the purpose of the NASA Star Finder?(1 point)
Responses
To see how constellations change positions in the sky throughout the year.
To see how constellations change positions in the sky throughout the year.
To observe stars and other distant objects in space.
To observe stars and other distant objects in space.
To include new stars and constellations that are discovered every month.
To include new stars and constellations that are discovered every month.
To provide images of constellations from month to month.
The correct response is:
To observe stars and other distant objects in space.
Which nation was the first to put a satellite into space?(1 point)
Responses
China
China
United States
United States
Soviet Union
Soviet Union
Germany
The correct response is:
Soviet Union
Which space exploration activity has most helped astronomers determine the age of the moon?(1 point)
Responses
placement of mirrors on the lunar surface
placement of mirrors on the lunar surface
collection of deep space images by the Hubble telescope
collection of deep space images by the Hubble telescope
collection of lunar rock samples
collection of lunar rock samples
experiments performed on the International Space Station
The correct response is:
collection of lunar rock samples