Science

Constellations were originally named and identified through________.

• Numbers and coordinates, mathematically

• Their location from the earth's horizon.

• Their resemblance to people or animals.

• Groupings of distant, bright, or old stars.

Answer explanation

The Greeks were the ones to name the constellations even though they were not the first ones to use the stars for navigation and agriculture, ancient Greek astronomers were the first to name them.

Greeks also created fantastic and mythological stories about every one of the constellations. These stories usually included heroes and gods.

Because of Greece’s location, their list of constellations only included 48 instead of the 88 we know today. That is because some constellations are only seen in certain regions of the planet.

Which local constellationsignifies the start of the rainy season in Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon?

• Buwaya

• Lepu

• Balatik

• Baha

Why do stars have colors?

• Because of the different locations.

• Because of the movement of the Earth.

• Because of the different gases in the sky.

• Because of varying temperatures.

Which of the following constellations is known as the Great Bear having seven stars and is most visible during summer in the Northern part of the sky?

• Ursa Minor

• Ursa Major

• Canis Minor

• Canis Major

Which of the following statements indicates the appearance of Gemini during April and May as used by Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon?

• It indicates the end of the planting season and signified a rich harvest

• It indicates the coming of a flood.

• It indicates the coming of the cold season.

• It indicates a favorable time for marriage.

Which constellations are not visible at night during summer in the Philippines but wil l be visible again as the cold season begins?

• Sagittarius and Virgo

• Ophiuchus and Scorpius

• Orion and Taurus

• Capricornus and Pisces

Which of the following are prominent in March?

• Aquila, Cygnus, and Sagittarius

• Cetus, Eridanus, and Orion

• Boötes, Cancer, and Crates

• Andromeda, Aquarius, and Pegasus

Polaris is one of the most useful stars for navigators because it indicates the north direction most conveniently and accurately. Which constellation is Polaris included?

• Crux

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Cassiopeia

Which of the following will most likely happen if climate change becomes worse?

• Forest will be conserved.

• Expanding of glaciers

• Heavy rains or typhoons seldom happens.

• There will be extensive forest fires, drought, and heatwave.

Global warming is the rapid increase in Earth's average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the greenhouse gases released as people burn fossil fuels. Which of the following is an indication of global warming?

• Decrease in global temperature

• moderate waves in the ocean

• rising sea level

• Constant erosion