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constellations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

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1.

The star Algol is estimated to be as bright as the star Aldebaran and have approximately the same temperature as the star Rigel. Which of the following statement is correct?

a)

Algol and Rigel have same color

b)

Algol and Rigel have the same brightness.

c)

Algol and Aldebaran have the same in size.

d)

Algol and Rigel have the same brightness and color.

2.

The constellation above represents the constellation Cygnus. Which statement best explains why Cygnus is visible to an observer in Manila in September but not visible in March?

a)

earth spins on its axis

b)

earth orbits the sun

c)

cygnus spins on its axis

d)

cygnus orbits the earth

3.

The constellation Pisces changes position during at night, as shown in the diagram above. Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?

a)

Revolution of Earth around the Sun

b)

Rotation of Earth on its axis

c)

Revolution of Pisces around the Sun

d)

Rotation of Pisces on its axis

4.

At which location can an observer not see Polaris in the night sky at any time during the year?

a)

A AND D

b)

B AND C

c)

C AND D

d)

D AND B

5.

Stars can be found in large groups throughout the universe. What are these groups called?

a)

SOLAR SYSTEM

b)

COMETS

c)

CONSTELLATIONS

d)

ASTEROIDS

6.

Why do stars have colors?

a)

It is because of the presence of oxygen.

b)

It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide.

c)

it is because of varied temperatures

d)

It is because of the different locations.

7.

Based on apparent magnitude, which of the following stars is the brightest?

a)

ALPHA CENTAURI

b)

BETELGEUSE

c)

RIGEL

d)

SIRIUS

8.

Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?

a)

ORION

b)

PEGASUS

c)

HERCULES

d)

VIRGO

9.

If you are located at the North Pole, where will you see the Polaris?

a)

OVERHEAD

b)

JUST ABOVE THE HORIZON

c)

AROUND 45 DEGREES FROM THE HORIZON

d)

POLARIS WILL NOT BE SEEN

10.

Stars appear to move in the sky because

a)

The Earth is rotating on its axis.

b)

The Universe is expanding.

c)

The night sky is rotating.

d)

New galaxies are formed.