Constellations

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What constellation is known for containing the Big Dipper?

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Ursa Major

Front

What is a common misconception about the usefulness of constellations in history?

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Constellations helped provide heat during the winter months.

Front

What is the term for half of a sphere?

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Hemisphere

Front

What is the name of the belt of space around Earth that contains twelve well-known groups of constellations?

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Zodiac

Front

Which ancient civilization was the first to describe constellations?

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Greek

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What are constellations?

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Groups of stars that form recognizable patterns in the night sky.

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How did ancient cultures use constellations for navigation?

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They used the positions of stars to guide their travels.

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What is the significance of the zodiac in astrology?

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The zodiac is used to determine astrological signs based on the position of the sun relative to constellations.

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Name one way constellations were used in agriculture.

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Farmers used constellations to determine the best times for planting and harvesting.

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What is the difference between a constellation and an asterism?

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A constellation is an officially recognized area of the sky, while an asterism is a recognizable pattern of stars that may be part of one or more constellations.