
Constellations Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the constellation that looks like a big dipper in the night sky.
Orion
Pegasus
Leo
Ursa Major
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the constellation that represents a hunter with a belt of three stars?
Leo
Orion
Pegasus
Ursa Major
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the constellations to appear to move throughout the year?
The movement of the stars themselves
The gravitational pull of the constellations
Earth's orbit around the Sun
The rotation of the Moon
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the story behind the constellation Orion.
Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible throughout the world. In Greek mythology, Orion was a hunter who was placed in the stars by Zeus after his death.
Orion was a skilled craftsman who was placed in the stars by Hephaestus
Orion was a powerful king who was honored with a constellation after his death
Orion was a famous musician who was turned into a constellation by Apollo
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do constellations change their position in the sky throughout the year?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
Earth's orbit around the Sun
The movement of the Moon
The gravitational pull of other planets
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the role of constellations in navigation for sailors in ancient times.
Ancient sailors believed that constellations brought good luck on their voyages.
Sailors used constellations to communicate with other ships.
Constellations were used as a natural navigation tool to determine position at sea.
Constellations were used for predicting the weather at sea.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What cultural significance do the constellation Ursa Major and Ursa Minor hold in Greek mythology?
They represent the seasons of spring and summer
They are associated with the story of Callisto and her son Arcas.
They are known as the guardians of the underworld
They are associated with the story of Zeus and Hera
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