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- 1. Multiple Choice
What constellation is this?OrionTaurusCanis MajorGemini - 2. Multiple ChoiceTrue/False: The stars we see in each constellation are very close to us.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceAs the earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to _________.move across the skystand still in the skymove around each otherrotate
- 4. Multiple ChoicePeople in the Northern Hemisphere do see the same constellations as the people in the Southern Hemisphere.TrueFalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.planetsstarspatternscreatures
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe sky is divided into ____ constellations.11224488
- 7. Multiple ChoiceVisible stars that form a pattern in the sky are called...galaxiesconstellationsmeteorsdot to dot
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the largest constellation?Canis MajorBig DipperDracoHydra
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat constellation has the Little Dipper as part of its pattern?Ursa MinorUrsa MajorPolarisAndromeda
- 10. Multiple ChoicePolaris always pointsEastWestNorthSouth
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?They are much smallerThey are so far awayThey are not as brightThey are dwarf stars
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the smallest constellation?The Little DipperThe CruxOrionSagittarius
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat constellation is this?DracoUrsa MinorCorona BorealisCepheus
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe constellation patterns may take the shape of an ___, ___, ____, ___, or object such as a crown or compass.planets, stars, animals, peoplestars, animals, people, manman, animals, stars, planetsanimal, mythological creature, man, woman,
- 15. Multiple ChoiceConstellations may be only visible during certain seasons due to the Earth’s orbit around the____.EarthMarsPlanetsSun
- 16. Multiple ChoiceUrsa Major is also called “Larger Bear” and is one of the largest constellations.TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceUrsa Major (Larger Bear) has this asterism in its patternthe Little Dipperthe Big DipperOrionThe Crux
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe constellation Orion is named because it resemblespart man, part horsea great beara great huntera plow
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe term Zodiac refers to ...the light from Saturn's ringsthe head of the Celestial Empirea method for making astrological predictionsa group of constellations lying near the ecliptic
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA notable usefulness of constellationsas a cute picture in your windowsas a calendar to assist in when to plant and harvest cropsto assist bakers when proofing breadas evidence of life in the universe
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