Stars & The Solar System

What is the study of objects in the solar system and beyond?

• biology

• solar science

• astronomy

• ecology

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is a group of patterned stars in the sky called?

• a planet

• a constellation

• a star group

• a moon

Why do constellations appear to move across the sky?

• They seem to move because of seasons

• The seem to move because the sun

• The seem to move because of day and night

• They seem to move because of Earth's rotation

What is the star at the center of our Solar System?

• The sun

• Mercury

• The north star

• Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which one does NOT determine how we see stars in the sky?

• Their size

• Their shape

• Their brightness

• Their distance from Earth

This constellation is known as The Great Bear.

• Ursa Minor

• Orion

• Ursa Major

Which constellation appears to have a "belt" made of stars?

• Ursa minor

• Orion

• Ursa major

What tool allows humans to observe distant objects such as stars and planets?

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Sextant

• Telescope

What ancient instrument determines positions of objects in the sky such as the sun and stars?

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Sextant

• Telescope

What navigation instrument helps to show direction?

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Sextant

• Telescope