Night Sky Constellations Comprehension Questions

What do people often look for in the night sky?

• Animals

• Constellations

• Clouds

• Airplanes

Which group of stars is mentioned as the easiest to find in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Orion

• Ursa Minor

• The Big Dipper

• Sagittarius

In Great Britain, what do they call the Big Dipper?

• The Plow

• The Bear

• The Wagon

• The Spoon

What is the name of the constellation that looks like a great hunter?

• Ursa Major

• Orion

• Crux

• Sagittarius

What is the fuzzy brightness in Orion's sword caused by?

• Stars

• A black hole

• The Orion Nebula

• A comet

In the Southern Hemisphere, which constellation is known as the smallest?

• Orion

• Crux

• The Big Dipper

• Ursa Major

What shape do the eight stars of Sagittarius remind some people of?

• A teapot

• A bear

• A cross

• A shield

How many bright stars make up the Big Dipper?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What do people do with the stars, according to the video?

• Count them

• Make up stories

• Photograph them

• Ignore them

What should you do next time you are outside at night?

• Go inside

• Look for constellations

• Call a friend

• Play games