The Great Expanse of Outer Space Chapter 9.4 - 9.5

Label the constellations.

a

d

e

c

b

Little Dipper

Herdsman

Great Bear

Big Dipper

Leo the Lion

The seven stars appearing as a long-handled cup, which are part of the Great Bear, is the (a)   . The group of stars appearing as a small cup, also called the Little Bear, is the (b)   .

• Big Dipper

• Little Dipper

• Herdsman

• Orion

What does GPS stand for?

• Geographical Positioning System
• Global Positioning System
• Global Positioning Service
• Ground Positioning System

Which two are instruments used in navigation?

• sextant

• telescope
• ruler
• astrolabe

Answer explanation

A sextant can measure the angel between two objects. An astrolabe has a map of the constellations and movable parts that help with navigation.

What are two other names for the North Star?

• Polaris
• Pointer Star

• Horizon

• Pole Star

When you face the North Star, you are facing (a)   .

• south
• north
• east
• west

Answer explanation

The North Star is almost directly above the Earth's axis at the North Pole.

What two stars in the Big Dipper point to the North Star?

• Pointer Stars

• Horizon Stars

• Southern Cross

• Pole Stars

Answer explanation

The POINTER STARS point in a straight line to the NORTH STAR.

What constellation points to the South Pole?

• Herdsmen

• Southern Cross

• Orion
• Great Bear

Answer explanation

The Southern Cross' four most brilliant stars form the shape of a cross with the long crossbar pointing to the South Pole.

What part of Orion, the hunter, is easy to recognize and locate?

• Orion's Hat
• Orion's Belt
• Orion's Shoes
• Orion's Gloves

What is the line called where the Earth seems to meet the sky?

• Axis

• Horizon

• Skyline

• Atmosphere