Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The fact that the position of the constellations seems to change throughout the year is evidence that -

  1. Earth is rotating on its axis

  2. Earth is revolving around the sun

  3. The sun is rotating

  4. The sun is revolving
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The changing positions of constellations throughout the year is caused by Earth's revolution around the Sun. As Earth orbits, our night-facing direction changes, revealing different constellations at different times of year. Earth's rotation causes daily motion, not seasonal changes.

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