Constellations

The star constellation Orion appears during the winter or summer?

• winter

• summer

• fall

The Big Dipper is located in which constellation?

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Orion

• Andromeda

The belt of space around Earth where twelve well know groups of constellations lie is called the ________.

• cluster

• circumpolar constellations

• celestial sphere

• zodiac

Constellations often originate from ancient stories about gods, heroes, and events called ___________.

• tall tales

• limericks

• myths

• fairy tales

Which is NOT an example of how constellations were helpful to people throughout history?

• Helped keep track of the calendar

• Helped provide heat during the winter months

• Helped with navigation

• Helped farmers know when to plant and harvest crops

Which constellation myth describes a hunter, who was the son of Poseidon, and was killed by a scorpion for punishment?

• Hercules

• Pegasus

• Draco

• Orion

What is the largest constellation by area?

• Ursa Major

• Draco

• Hydra

• Cygnus

TRUE or FALSE.  People living in the northern and southern hemispheres see the same constellations.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE.  Stars in constellations are actually located very close to each other.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How many zodiac constellations are there?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 88