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Based on observations made in the Northern Hemisphere, which statement is the best supporting evidence that the Earth rotates on its axis?
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
How many hours (h) will it take for the apparent position of the Sun to change from point A to point B?
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
Which event is caused by Earth's revolution?
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
As viewed from Earth, most stars appear to move across the sky each night because
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
This instrument was most likely used to measure the
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
Which observation provides the best evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun?
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
The spinning of Earth on its axis causes the apparent rising and setting of the
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
As a person travels from location B to location E the observed altitude of Polaris will
Sun, the Moon, and some stars
altitude of a star
different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year
remain the same
The constellation Orion is only visible in the night sky for part of the year.
Earth rotates on its axis
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
3 h
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