WorksheetsConstellations Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Remains in the same location in the sky of the Northern Hemisphere each night?
North Star (Polaris)
Sun
Moon
Little Dipper
Why do we see different stars in the sky at different times of the year?
The Moon is revolving around the Sun.
The Sun is revolving around the Earth.
Earth is revolving around the Sun.
Earth is revolving around the Moon.
Patterns seen in stars are best shown in
an astrolabe
a star chart
a compass
a book
On what basis are constellations identified and named?
their coordinates
their distance from Earth
their distance from the Sun
the shape of things they resemble
How does an object appear on a telescope?
brighter and closer
brighter and farther
faint and closer
faint and farther
Oliver's dad often uses a telescope while working at his job.
What is his profession?
astronomer
sailor
plumber
electrician
Why is the constellation Ursa Minor visible throughout the year in the Northern Hemisphere?
The constellation revolves around the Sun from west to east.
The constellation appears to circle the north star.
The constellation appears to revolve around Earth.
The constellation revolves around the Sun from east to west.
A student observed the stars in the night sky every hour. Which of these most likely describes what the student saw?
The stars changed colors as the night became darker.
The stars changed colors as the night became darker.
The stars seemed to stay exactly the same all night long.
The star patterns seemed to move across the sky.
What data would help a student identify different constellations?
a list of the brightest stars in the sky
a star chart
a list of galaxies in the universe
a solar system diagram
Which of these astronomical tools determines the locations of stars, moons, and planets.
compass
astrolabe
space probe
natural satellite
