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What is the primary reason for the apparent movement of constellations across the night sky?

• The constellations' own movement through space.

• The Earth's rotation on its axis.

• The Sun's movement around the Earth.

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun.

Why are different constellations visible at different times of the year?

• The constellations themselves move.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun, changing our viewing perspective.

• The Sun's light blocks some constellations.

• The Earth's axis is tilted.

During which season is the constellation Orion most easily visible in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer.

• Autumn.

• Winter.

• Spring.

What does the existence of myths and legends associated with constellations demonstrate about their role in different cultures?

• Scientific discovery.

• Navigation.

• Cultural storytelling.

• Timekeeping.

The Big Dipper (Ursa Major) is a helpful constellation for finding:1. What can the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) help us find?

• The Sun.

• The Moon.

• Polaris (the North Star).

• The planets.

What does a star chart or map help us understand?

• The size of stars.

• The temperature of stars.

• The location and visibility of constellations.

• The chemical composition of stars.