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A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.
Planets
Rocks
Light
Stars
A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.
Planets
Rocks
Light
Stars
The constellation pattern may take the shape of an ___, ___, ____, ___, or object such as a crown or compass.
planets, stars, animals, people
stars, animals, people, man
man, animals, stars, planets
an animal, mythological creature, man, woman,
The stars we see in each constellation are very close to us.
TRUE
FALSE
As the earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to _________.
move across the sky
stand still in the sky
move around each other
rotate
People in the Northern Hemisphere do see the same constellations as the people in the Southern Hemisphere.
FALSE
TRUE
The sky is divided into ____ constellations.
100
12
78
88
The term Zodiac refers to ...
The light from Saturn's rings
the head of the Celestial Empire
a method for making astrological predictions
a group of constellations lying near the ecliptic
This is planet
(a)
(a) is famous for its rings
You study astronomy, you are an
(a)
The red planet is called
(a)
The (a) is Earth's only natural satellite.
This is a
(a)
This is a
Constelation
Constellation
Constallation
Constellacion
When you wish upon a (a) , your dreams come true
What are they using?
(a)
UFO means
Unidentified Force of Objection
Unidentified Flying Object
Unidentified Frying Object
Unidentified Flying Ordinance
Spherical bodies that orbit/revolve around the sun in the solar system are called?
constellations
planets
stars
satellites
How many planets orbit the sun?
6
7
8
9
Which of the following correctly lists the order of planets from the sun?
Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Which are the four inner planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn
Which are the four outer planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn
A group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth are called?
Galaxy
Constellation
Planets
Sun
People in the Northern Hemisphere see the same constellations as people in the Southern Hemisphere.
False
True
Why do people see different constellations at different times of the year?
Because the Earth is moving around the Sun
Because the stars are brighter at certain times of the year
Because the constellations are moving around Earth
What are the outer planets made of?
Gas
Rock
What are the inner planets made of?
Gas
Rock
Planets can have a moon, no moons or many moons.
True
False
What constellation is the star Polaris (North Star) part of?
Ursa Minor
Urse Major
Orion
What constellation is the star Polaris (North Star) part of?
Ursa Minor
Urse Major
Orion
HOW MANY CONSTELLATION ARE THERE IN THE SKY ?
89
88
87
81
IDENTIFY THE CONSTELLATION
URSA MINOR
URSA MAJOR
NEAR THE POLES, THE STAR APPEAR TO ROTATE IN A CIRCLE IN THE SKY AND NEVER SET.
TRUE
FALSE
URSA MAJOR IS ALSO CALLED "GREAT BEAR" AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST CONSTELLATION.
TRUE
FALSE
WHAT ARE THE THREE IMPORTANT CONSTELLATIONS ?
URSA BIG, URSA SMALL, ORION
URSA MAJOR, URSA MINOR, ORION
URSA MINOR MEAN "LITTLE BEAR" IN LATIN AND IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BIG DIPPER.
TRUE
FALSE
THE STAR WE SEE IN EACH CONSTELLATIONS ARE VERY CLOSE TO US.
TRUE
FALSE
WHY CANNOT WE SEE CONSTELLATION DURING THE DAY?
THE SUN IS TOO BRIGHT
ITS NOT DARK
DURING WINTER WE SEE THE CONSTELLATION?
URSA MAJOR
URSA MINOR
ORION
HOW DO THE STAR MOVE ACROSS THE SKY ?
THEY MAKE SHAPES
THEY FOLLOW THE SAME PATH AS THE SUN
How does a map of constellations in the summer compare to a map of constellations in the winter?
Some of the constellations shown on the winter map would appear, but in different locations on the summer map
None of the constellations from the winter map will show on the summer map
The winter and summer maps would be identical
All seasons are always identical
As the Earth revolves around the Sun, certain ________ are visible. At other points in the year, when the Earth is on the other side of the Sun, we can see other_________.
(a)
Which best describes why some constellations are visible in the Northern Hemisphere, but not in the Southern Hemisphere?
because Earth revolves around the Sun
because atmospheres are different
because the Sun's brightness makes them hard to see
because Earth's magnetic field keeps them fixed
Which statement explains why different constellations are visible as the seasons change?
Earth revolves around the Sun
Earth has a magnetic field
Earth is tilted on its axis
Earth spins on its axis
We see the constellation Orion in the winter but not in the summer. This is because Earth changes its position in space as it orbits the ______, and we can only see stars when we are facing away from the ______.
(a)
Why would a constellation not be visible throughout the entire year?
The Earth's rotation on its axis
The moon's revolution around the Earth
The Sun's movement across the sky
The Earth's movement on its orbital path
The Sun can be seen at night from Earth.
False
True
The sun and a star make their own light.
True
False
Orion is located in our solar system.
True
False
The Sun is located in our solar system.
True
False
Which 3 constellations can be seen best in May?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Aries
Leo, Gemini, Aries
Scorpio, Libra, Virgo
Cancer, Pisces, Capricorn
Which diagram shows the orbit of Earth (E) and moon (M) around the sun (S)?
Diagram A
Diagram B
Diagram C
Diagram D
The Earth's axis is tilted the most toward the sun during what month?
January
June
December
March
