Ursa Major and Ursa Minor Quiz

What is the Big Dipper a part of?

• Cassiopeia

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor

• Draco

Which star does the Big Dipper help locate?

• Vega

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius

How does the handle of the Little Dipper differ from the Big Dipper?

• It curves upwards

• It is brighter

• It is longer

• It curves downwards

What is Ursa Major known for in terms of celestial navigation?

• Containing the brightest star

• Having many galaxies

• Being the smallest constellation

• Pointing to Polaris

Which constellation is represented as the greater bear?

• Cassiopeia

• Ursa Minor

• Draco

• Ursa Major

What is a key feature of Ursa Minor?

• It contains the Big Dipper

• It contains Polaris

• It is visible only in the southern hemisphere

• It is the largest constellation

What percentage of the night sky does Ursa Major occupy?

• 0.6%

• 3.1%

• 2.5%

• 5.0%

How many stars make up the asterism known as the Little Dipper?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 3

What is a common feature of both Ursa Major and Ursa Minor?

• Both are circumpolar constellations

• Both are visible only in winter

• Both contain the brightest star in the sky

• Both are the smallest constellations

What is the significance of the asterisms in Ursa Major and Ursa Minor?

• They are the same size

• They contain the most stars

• They help in celestial navigation

• They are not visible to the naked eye