Ch 2

Question 1

Constellations

Answer 1

region of sky with defined borders

Question 2

Celestial Sphere

Answer 2

imaginary sphere depicting area in which the stars and planets lie

Question 3

Why do objects rise and set?

Answer 3

Objects move east to west because Earth rotates on its axis west towards east, counterclockwise

Question 4

Variation with Latitude

Answer 4

Changing latitude affects the zenith and the locations of the celestial sphere so there will be different constellations seen whereas longitude has no effect on the view

Question 5

Seasons of the Earth

Answer 5

Earth’s tilt causes varying amount of sunlight to hit Earth during different times of the year. Hemispheres experience opposite seasons

Question 6

Solstice vs Equinox

Answer 6

Solstice is when the Earth is tilted closest or farthest away from the Sun causing the longest or shortest day in the year. Equinox is when the Sun shines on the Earth equally.

Question 7

New Moon

Answer 7

Question 8

Waxing Crescent

Answer 8

Question 9

1st Quarter

Answer 9

Question 10

Waxing Gibbous

Answer 10

Question 11

Full Moon

Answer 11

Question 12

Waning Gibbous

Answer 12

Question 13

3rd Quarter

Answer 13

Question 14

Waning crescent

Answer 14

Question 15

Solar Eclipse

Answer 15

Moon is between Earth and Sun thus causing a shadow on Earth

Question 16

Lunar Eclipse

Answer 16

Earth is between Sun and Moon to cover up the moon using Earth’s shadow