Constellations Quiz

What is a constellation?

• A group of stars that forms a pattern in the sky
• A way to find the North Star
• When a planet "spins" around its axis
• The process that creates energy inside of a star

How many constellations are there?

• 12
• 24
• 100
• 88

People in the Northern Hemisphere see all of the same constellations as the people in the Southern Hemisphere.

• True

• False

What is this constellation known as?

• Sagittarius
• Orion
• The Crux
• The Little Dipper

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which star is located in the Orion constellation?

• Arcturus

• Vega

• Betelgeuse

• Aldebaran

Which star is located in the Orion constellation?

• Vega

• Rigel

• Bellatrix

• Sirius

What constellation is this?

• Pegasus
• Andromeda
• Hercules
• Cassiopeia

What constellation is this?

• Lyra

• Cygnus

• Orion

• Virgo

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What constellation is the star, Vega, apart of?

• Big dipper

• Gemini

• Lyra

• Leo

Which constellation contains the star Spica?

• Draco

• Cygnus

• Virgo

• Aquila