WorksheetsCONSTELLATION
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
1. Which type of constellation appears to move in circle around the night sky and are always above the horizon?
Zodiacal
Circumpolar
Seasonal
2. Which pair is the two pointer stars of Polaris in the night sky belonging to Big Dipper?
Betelgeuse-Rigel
Sirius- Deneb
Merak-Dubhe
3. The constellation below represents the constellation Cygnus. Which statement best explains why Cygnus is visible to an observer in Manila in September but not visible in March?
Cygnus orbits the Earth.
Earth orbits the Sun.
Earth spins on its axis.
4. Among the zodiac constellations, which is the largest? The sun takes 44 days to pass through it.
Hydra
Virgo
Sagittarius
5. The constellation Pisces changes position during the night, as shown in the diagram below. Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?
Rotation of Earth on its axis.
Revolution of Earth around the Sun.
Revolution of Pisces around the Sun.
6. Which constellation helps sailors to navigate at the sea because it has the North Star named Polaris?
Ursa Major
Ursa Minor
Canis Minor
7. Which is the newly added member of the Zodiac Constellation?
Capricornus
Sagittarius
Ophiuchus
8. This constellation signifies the start of planting season and can be seen during cold months?
Orion
Aquila
Gemini
9. Which local constellation signifies the end of planting season and rich harvest in the Philippines and can be seen during months of April and May?
Balara
Lepu
Gibbang
10. In Greek Mythology, this constellation is represented by a strong man who defeated dragon named Ladon represented by the constellation "Draco" and the Nemean Lion represented by the constellation "Leo" in his 12 labors.
Perseus
Hercules
Orion
