Constellations

Which statement BEST describes constellations?

• It is a group of high energy stars in the sky.

• It is a recognizable pattern of stars in the night sky.

• It is a collection of stars, dusts, and rocks in the sky.

• It is a group of clouds and dust particles that formed patterns in the night sky.

Which constellation is known as the Hunter?

• Cassiopeia

• Leo

• Orion

• Ursa Major

How do early people use constellations?

• to navigate the sea

• to locate the other stars

• to keep track of the calendar

• all of the above

Which of the following statements is TRUE about constellations?

• The patterns of asteroids viewed from earth that resembled different images.

• The earth-based interpretation of two-dimensional star patterns on the sky.

• The patterns on the sky made up of stars with different brightness and distances from earth.

• Both B and C.

Are all constellations visible from anywhere on Earth in the entire year?

• No, because the Earth revolves around the Sun.

• No, because there are times that stars do not give off light.

• Yes, because all constellations can be found in one place.

• Yes, because all the constellations do not change its position.

Why are some constellations not seen in certain months?

• Because the Earth revolves around the sun.

• Because the brightness of the sun outshines their visibility.

• Because of the gravity that affects the rotation and revolution of the Earth.

• Because of the tidal waves attracting each other, creating a huge tsunami that washed out the constellation.

Which constellation includes the Big Dipper?

• Cassiopeia

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

Which stars do we always see at night?

• stars on the horizon

• stars over the North Pole

• stars in bigger constellations

• stars in smallest constellations

Is the sun the biggest factor why there are less visible constellations during daytime?

• No, because the sun has nothing to do with it.

• Yes, because it is closer and brighter as seen on Earth.

• Yes, because it helps transform them into other celestial bodies.

• No, because the sun is the one responsible to give light to the moon.

Which of the following statements BEST describes why Polaris is used widely in navigation?

• It can be seen easily.

• It changes its position every night.

• It is often situated in a good position in the sky.

• It does not change its posiiton at any time of the night.