Constellations Quiz

A constellation is a group of visible ____ that form a pattern when viewed from Earth.  

• planets
• stars
• patterns
• creatures

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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

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People in the Northern Hemisphere see the same constellations as the people in the Southern Hemisphere.

• True
• False

Constellations may be only visible during certain seasons due to the Earth’s orbit around the____.  

• Earth
• Mars
• Planets
• sun

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Why do stars appear to move?

• because they are moving

• because the moon is moving

• because the Earth is moving

Can we see ALL the constellations year round?

• yes

• no

What causes us to not be able to see all the constellations year round?

• The Sun

• The Seasons and Earths Orbit

• The Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How does the position of stars and constellations

in the night sky make them seem like they are moving?

Why is this?

• Because the Earth is rotating

• Because the Sun is moving

Why do stars appear to move?

• The Earth is rotating.

• It is an optical illusion.

• Stars have their individual orbits.

• Due to light pollution.