Introduction to Space Quick Check

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Why do the stars and the constellations in the sky appear to change positions throughout the night and throughout the year?(1 point)
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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 stars and constellation have tilted and are also moving in space.
The stars and constellation have tilted and are also moving in space.

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 Earth’s tilt changes its position relative to the stars and constellations only because the Earth rotates around its axis.

Answer 1

The correct response to why the stars and constellations in the sky appear to change positions throughout the night and throughout the year is:

The Earth’s tilt changes its position relative to the stars and constellations as the Earth rotates and orbits.

This is because both the rotation of the Earth on its axis and its orbit around the Sun contribute to how we perceive the positions of stars and constellations from our vantage point on Earth.