Constellation Visibility and Astronomy Concepts

Constellation Visibility and Astronomy Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 14+ times

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The video explores how constellations are groups of stars forming patterns in the sky. It explains that visibility of constellations depends on the observer's location on Earth and the time of year. The Earth's rotation and revolution around the Sun cause different constellations to be visible at different times. Observers near the equator can see all constellations over a year, while those at the poles have limited views. The video concludes with tips for star gazing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of constellations in astronomy?

To communicate with extraterrestrial life

To measure time

To navigate and locate objects in the night sky

To predict weather patterns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't all constellations be seen from every location on Earth?

Because of light pollution

Due to the Earth's atmosphere

Because of the Earth's hemispheres

Due to the Moon's phases

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which constellation is highly visible in the Southern Hemisphere?

Crux

Cassiopeia

Orion

Ursa Major

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes certain constellations to be visible only from specific parts of the world?

The Earth's rotation and tilt

The brightness of stars

The distance of stars

The size of constellations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can people near the Equator see all constellations over a year?

Because the Equator is closer to the Sun

Due to the Earth's rotation and tilt

Because of the Earth's magnetic field

Due to the absence of seasons

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Earth's revolution around the Sun affect constellation visibility?

It alters the position of stars

It affects the size of constellations

It changes the brightness of stars

It causes seasonal changes in visible constellations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which season in the Northern Hemisphere can you see different constellations?

All of the above

Summer

Winter

Spring

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