Science 9 - Review Quiz 3rd Quarter

Which is the closest star to the Earth?

• Alnilam

• Sun

• Vega

• Sirius

Which is the nearest star to the solar system?

• Proxima Centauri

• Epsilon Iridani

• Sun

• Vega

Stars appear to move in the sky because

• New galaxies are formed.                 

• The earth is rotating on its axis.

• The night sky is rotating.

• The universe is expanding.

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

• They are much smaller

• They are so far away 

• They are not as bright

• They are dwarf stars

A set of stars that form a definite pattern

• Zodiac

• Nebula

• Constellation

• Galaxy

Which constellation helps sailors to navigate at the sea?

• Scorpius

• Cygnus

• Orion

• Polaris

Why are some constellations seen all year around?

• Some constellations are seen all year round because they lie near the celestial poles.

• Constellations are seen all year round because they lie far the celestial poles.

• Some constellations are once a year-round because they lie near the celestial poles.

• Some constellations are seen in one month round because they lie near the celestial poles.

Which local Constellation signifies that rich harvest?

• Malihe

• Baha

• Gibbang

• Malara

Which is an example of a seasonal constellation?

• Andromeda

• Cepheus

• Leo

• Taurus

Which Constellation is prominently seen in the sky during cold season?

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