CKLA Amplify Unit 7 Lesson 8

How many constellations can be seen in the night sky?

• 40 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

• 64 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

• 88 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

• 48 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

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Why might the stars in constellations look brighter than other stars?

• The stars look brighter because they are closer to the Earth.

• The stars look brighter because they are reflecting light of other stars.

• The stars look brighter because they are hotter than other stars.

• Both A and C

What is another name for the constellation Ursa Major?

• Big Bear

• Little Bear

• The Ladle

• Big Dipper

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What is another name for the constellation Ursa Major?

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What group of stars is within the constellation Ursa Major?

• The Little Dipper is within the constellation Ursa Major.

• The Big Dipper is within the constellation Ursa Major.

• Ursa Minor is within the constellation Ursa Major.

• Polaris is within the constellation Ursa Major.

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What group of stars is within the constellation Ursa Major?

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Why is Polaris different from other stars in the sky?

• It is part of the Big Dipper.

• It never stays in the same place.

• It is not really a star.

• It stays in the same place all year.

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Why is Polaris different from other stars in the sky?

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What does the text on page 48 say is FIRST step to find Polaris?

• Look for the Big Dipper.

• Find the two “pointer” stars at the edge of the Big Dipper’s scoop.

• Pretend there is a long arrow pointing the same way as the pointer stars.