Tracing Patterns in the Sky

Multiple Choice

Look at the H-R diagram. Which star is
sort of cool, dim (not too much light), and red?

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius B
• Procyon B
• Barnard's star

Multiple Choice

Which type of star has low temperature and high luminosity?

• Blue Giants

• Red Giants

• White Dwarfs

• Red Supergiants

Multiple Choice

Use the HR-diagram on the left to answer the following question:

Which of the following statements accurately describes one of the stars in the HR diagram?

• Star A is the brightest star.

• Star B is a red star.

• Star C is the dimmest star.

• Star D is the hottest star.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason constellations were created and used by ancient civilizations?

• For entertainment by creating stories and myths

• To aid in the design of their buildings

• For navigation and to mark the seasons

• To predict the future through astrology

Multiple Choice

What role did ancient star maps play in the lives of travelers and cultures?

• They were used only for navigation

• They explained natural phenomena

• They were only for decoration

• They had no significance

Multiple Choice

Examine the constellation in the image. Which of the following statements is true about it?

• The stars are inside the Solar System, among the Outer Planets (like Jupiter).

• The stars are all the same distance from Earth.

• The stars are all close to each other in the universe.

• The stars are actually nowhere near each other as they are vastly different distances from each other.

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor?

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

• Vega

Multiple Choice

Why is Polaris important for navigation?

• It is the brightest star in the sky

• It always appears in the southern sky

• It is located nearly at the north celestial pole

• It changes colors frequently

Fill in the Blanks

Constellations that never disappear below the horizon and can be seen year round:

Open Ended

Name the northern latitude constellation that is easily recognized by 5 bright stars forming an irregular "W", some observers seeing not only a W but also a chair. One of the brightest novae on record appeared in this constellation in 1572.

Multiple Choice

Which zodiac sign corresponds to the symbol of the Ram?

• Taurus

• Gemini

• Aries

• Cancer

Multiple Choice

What are Zodiac signs?

• Constellations that are used in navigation.

• Signs used in astronomy to identify stars.

• Astrological signs based on the position of the sun, moon, and planets at the time of a person's birth.

• Symbols used in space technology.

Multiple Choice

There are ____ zodiac constellations.

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 16

Multiple Choice

An observer in New York State sees different constellations in the winter nighttime sky than she sees in the summer nighttime sky. Which statement best explains the reason for this difference?

• The Earth rotates on its axis.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Constellations revolve around the Earth.

• Constellations revolve around the Sun.