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WorksheetsSuper Stars (Constellations)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A cluster of stars in the sky that have been grouped together in a pattern is called _____
a)
an arrangement
b)
an orbit
c)
a constellation
d)
a diagram
2.
The most famous star to us Earthlings is _____
a)
Sirius A
b)
Sirius B
c)
Betelgeuse
d)
the Sun
3.
Astronomers use bright stars like Betelgeuse _____
a)
to tell stories
b)
as markers in the sky
c)
to provide reading light
d)
to provide heat
4.
How many constellations are officially recognized?
a)
44
b)
48
c)
84
d)
88
5.
The ancient Greeks used the constellations to _____
a)
tell stories
b)
locate dim stars
c)
provide reading light
d)
to provide heat
6.
Which constellation means dragon in Latin?
a)
Orion
b)
Hercules
c)
Draco
d)
Pegasus
7.
How many constellations were described in the second century by Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy?
a)
44
b)
48
c)
84
d)
88
8.
Which constellation takes the shape of a mighty Greek hero with a bow?
a)
Orion
b)
Hercules
c)
Draco
d)
Pegasus
9.
Which constellation takes the shape of winged horse?
a)
Orion
b)
Hercules
c)
Draco
d)
Pegasus
10.
As the Earth rotates and revolves you'll see all the constellations over the course of _____
a)
a night
b)
a week
c)
a month
d)
a year
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