Constellations

Constellations

Interactive Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which describes constellations correctly?

• Constellations change constantly.

• An astrologer studies constellations.

• The stars in a constellation are different from one another.

• The stars in a constellation are very close together.

Multiple Choice

T or F: You can only see stars at night.

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank

What is the name of the tool scientists use to study space? (Fill in the blank)

Multiple Choice

Is the sun especially large?

• Yes, it is the largest star.

• No, it is an average sized star.

Multiple Choice

Why do stars appear to move?

• The Earth is rotating.

• It is an optical illusion.

• Stars have their individual orbits.

• Due to light pollution.

Multiple Select

Why do we see certain constellations at different times of the year?

• Earth's rotation.

• Constellations have orbit.

• The sun blocks some of them from view.

• Sunlight makes only some visible.