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WorksheetsUnit 2 Constellations Review
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 32mins
There are _____ constellations named by early astronomers.
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These constellations circle the North Star and never appear to go below the horizon.
Circumpolar Constellations
Northern Constellations
Southern Constellations
Zodiac Constellations
These constellations lie on the ecliptic and for about month, the sun hides one of the constellation.
Circumpolar Constellations
Northern Constellations
Southern Constellations
Zodiac Constellations
Which of the following instrument is used to analyze and view the stars and constellations?
Microscope
Telescope
Binoculars
If you are located at the North Pole, where will you see the Polaris?
Overhead
Just above the horizon
Around 45° from the horizon
Polaris will not be seen in the North Pole
Why are some constellations not seen in certain months?
Because the earth revolves around the sun.
Because the brightness of the sun outshines their visibility.
Because of the gravity that affects the rotation and revolution of the earth.
Because of the tidal waves attracting each other, creating a huge tsunami that washed out the constellation.
Why does Polaris not seem to move during the night?
Because it is located directly above the North Pole
Because it is fixed in the sky
Because Ursa Minor does not move
Because it revolves around the Sun with Earth
The Big Dipper is an asterism of what constellation?
Cassiopeia
Pegasus
Centaurus
Ursa Major
Asterisms contain constellations, but constellations don't contain asterisms.
True
False
Which type of constellation appears to move in circle around the night sky and are always above the horizon?
Zodiacal
Circumpolar
Seasonal
Stars are still in the sky during the day, we just can't see them because of the sun's light.
True
False
We see different stars in the sky depending on the season.
True
False
If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, at what time of year can you see Polaris, the north star? Choose the best answer.
People in the Northern Hemisphere see all of the same constellations as the people in the Southern Hemisphere.
True
False
The slow process traces out a cone in the sky over many years which causes the North Star to change every 13000 years. It has a small affect on climate change.
eccentricity
precession
nutation
perihelion
They lie on either side of the celestial equator which is the projection of the Earths equator to the sky.
North Circumpolar Constellation
South Circumpolar Constellation
Equation Constellation
Equatorial Constellation
The Circumpolar Constellations travel around
Polaris
the sky
the big dipper
the earth
What do you call constellations that are only visible during certain seasons?
The Major Constellations
Northern Constellations
Southern Constellations
Seasonal Constellations
What do you call constellations that can be seen year round?
Seasonal Constellations
Circumpolar Constellations
Minor Constellations
Draco's Constellations
The Big Dipper is a(n) __.
constellation
asterism
both
neither
What is the primary significance of the Zodiac in terms of celestial bodies?
They are the constellations that the sun, moon, and planets pass in front of.
They are the constellations that are furthest from Earth.
They are the brightest constellations in the sky.
They are the constellations only visible during winter.
Given the wobble of the Earth, how does the sun's rising position in relation to the Zodiac constellations appear now?
In the constellation before the traditional one.
It varies widely depending on the constellation.
In the constellation immediately after the traditional one.
In the exact same position as 2000 years ago.
Why can we see planets and moons even though they do not produce their own light?
They reflect light from the Sun
They have their own light source
They are close to Earth
They are very large
Which of the following is NOT a constellation?
Orion
Ursa Major
Andromeda
Milky Way
What is a meteor shower?
A) A group of stars
B) A stream of meteoroids entering Earth's atmosphere
C) A type of planet
D) A type of comet
Which of the following is a dwarf planet? A) Earth B) Mars C) Pluto D) Jupiter
Earth
Mars
Pluto
Jupiter
Which phase of the moon is most visible in the evening?
New Moon
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Third Quarter Moon
What is the purpose of using your hand at arm's length to estimate angles?
To measure distance.
To measure time.
To estimate angles in the sky.
To find the zenith.
Which of the following night sky objects appears as a streak of light in the sky?
Meteor showers
Comets
Planets
Stars
Which night sky object is a group of meteors that appear to radiate from a single point?
Meteor showers
Comets
Planets
Stars
Which night sky object is known for its periodic appearance?
Meteor showers
Comets
Planets
Stars
Which of the following is true about meteor showers?
They occur when Earth passes through a comet's debris
They are always visible
They are planets
They are stars
What is the primary source of light for planets and moons?
The planets themselves
The Sun
Other stars
Artificial satellites
Why do planets and moons appear bright in the night sky?
They are closer to Earth
They reflect sunlight
They have their own light source
They are made of glowing materials
Which of the following is true about the light we see from planets?
It is their own light
It is reflected sunlight
It is light from other stars
It is artificial light
Which constellation is also known as the Hunter?
Orion
Ursa Minor
Lyra
Draco
Why would astronomers want to share the location of their discoveries with other astronomers?
What types of objects are visible in the night sky with the unaided eye?
Stars, planets, the Moon.
What types of night sky objects require a telescope (amateur or advanced) to see?
The Moon
The Sun
What is the difference between stars and star clusters?
What is the difference between asterisms and constellations?
What is the Messier Catalogue, and why was it developed?
The Messier Catalogue is a list of astronomical objects created by Charles Messier to catalog non-comet celestial objects.
What are the five planets that can be seen with the unaided eye in the night sky?
