Constellations Quiz

What do people often see when they look at clouds during the day?

• Shapes of animals
• Planets
• Constellations
• Stars

How does light pollution affect the visibility of stars?

• It makes stars brighter.
• It has no effect.
• It makes stars harder to see.
• It only affects the moon.

How many bright stars make up the Big Dipper?

• Five
• Six
• Eight
• Seven

What is the Big Dipper also known as in Great Britain?

• The Bear
• The Shield
• The Plow
• The Wagon

Which constellation is easiest to find in the summer sky?

• Sagittarius
• Big Dipper
• Crux
• Orion

What do the three bright stars in Orion represent?

• A teapot
• A bear
• A hunter's belt
• A shield

What does the Orion Nebula represent in the Orion constellation?

• A distant star
• A cloud of gas and dust
• A black hole
• A planet

Which constellation is known for its four bright stars forming a cross?

• Sagittarius
• Orion
• Crux
• Big Dipper

What shape do people often see in the stars of Sagittarius?

• A plow
• A bear
• A wagon
• A teapot