Constellation Quick Check

What is a star?

• a ball of gas that gives off light and heat.

• a soccer ball

• a planet

• an asteroid

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-1

Why do stars seem like they are small white dots?

• because they are small

• because they are close to Earth

• because they are so far away from the Earth.

• because they are small in size

Blue stars are the hottest stars...

• True

• False

Red stars are the next hottest stars...

• True

• False

Which star is closest to Earth?

• Bettlejuice

• North Star

• Polaris

• The Sun

What is a Constellation?

• the stars in the north

• a group of stars that form a pattern

• a group of stars in a row

• all the star in the sky

Why do the constellations seem to move across the sky?

• because of the Earth's rotation.

• because of the seasons

• because of the sun

• because of the dragon

What is another name for the North Star?

• Morning Star

• Orion

• Polaris

• Ursa Major

Polaris or the North Star can be found in what constellation?

• Canis

• Big Dipper or Ursa Major

• Little Dipper or Ursa Minor

• Orion

What constellation is shown in the photo?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Ursa Minor