G5 Science M10 W2 (Quiz)

How do constellations in the sky look like?

They appear like dots that are​ (a)  

• clustered in a random pattern
• surrounded by big heavenly bodies
• grouped in a spiral pattern
• connected by lines

Which description of the location of the stars is true?

The stars are ​

(a)  

• within the solar system and the universe
• situated outside the solar system but within the Milky Way galaxy
• outside the Milky Way galaxy but within the universe
• located within the solar system but outside the Milky Way galaxy

Constellations is beneficial to navigators ​ ​ (a)  

• to find the directions to where they are going
• to light them while sailing at sea
• to tell stories of great men in history
• to foretell the future of the people

The Big Dipper is part of the constellation ​ ​ (a)  

• Ursa Major
• Ursa Minor
• Canis Major
• Aquarius

​ (a)   is the largest constellation

• Cygnus
• Andromeda
• Orion
• Crux

Some constellations are visible only during a certain season because ​ ​ (a)  

• earth rotates on its axis.
• earth revolves around the sun.
• the moon revolves around Earth.
• the other constellations are far from Earth.

Yuri wants to find the North Star or Polaris in the north sky, what shape of the constellation will help him find the North Star?

​ (a)   constellation can help a traveler find the south sky at nighttime

• Crux
• Andromeda
• Orion
• Cassiopeia

There is one constellation that is only visible during the winter months. It is called ​ (a)  

• Orion
• Milky Way
• Andromeda
• Crux

What are the Ten Brightest Stars Seen from the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer explanation

1. Deneb

2. Rigel

3. Pollux

4. Betelgeuse

5. Spica

6. Antares

7. Aldebaran

8. Capella

9. Arcturus

10. Regulus