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WorksheetsStars and Constellation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
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Class
Date
1.
A group of stars that form a pattern in the sky are called...
a)
constellations
b)
dot drawings
c)
art
d)
Zenith
2.
There are star pattern that are not official. We call these unofficial star patterns ...
a)
Zeniths
b)
non-constellations
c)
asterisms
d)
Astrology
3.
A ball of matter that is pulled together by gravity and gives off energy as a result of nuclear fusion is a ...
a)
Star
b)
Planet
c)
Comet
d)
Constellation
4.
A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.
a)
planets
b)
stars
c)
patterns
d)
creatures
5.
Visible stars that form a pattern in the sky are called...
a)
galaxies
b)
constellations
c)
meteors
d)
dot to dot
6.
Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?
a)
They are much smaller
b)
They are so far away
c)
They are not as bright
d)
They are dwarf stars
7.
The constellation patterns may take the shape of an ___, ___, ____, ___, or object such as a crown or compass.
a)
planets, stars, animals, people
b)
stars, animals, people, man
c)
man, animals, stars, planets
d)
animal, mythological creature, man, woman,
8.
Ursa Major is also called “Larger Bear” and is one of the largest constellations.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
A notable usefulness of constellations
a)
as a cute picture in your windows
b)
as a calendar to assist in when to plant and harvest crops
c)
to assist bakers when proofing bread
d)
as evidence of life in the universe
10.
A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.
a)
planets
b)
stars
c)
patterns
d)
creatures
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