Review- Constellations

Which of the following correctly differentiates Astronomy and Astrology?

• Astronomy is based on scientific evidence, while astrology is not

• Astronomy studies celestial objects, whereas astrology studies the influence of celestial bodies on

       human affairs

• Astronomy and astrology are interchangeable terms

• DAstronomy predicts individual futures, while astrology studies the universe

Which of the following constellation signifies the start of the rainy season of the Philippines?

• Gibbang

•  Buwaya

•  Lepu

• Balatik

Which of the following is the best time to observe the constellation Taurus in the Philippine sky?

• March  

• April

• September   

• December

Which of the following describes the importance of Polaris in the constellation?

• It is the brightest star in the sky

• It marks the center of the Milky Way galaxy

• It remains fixed while other stars appear to rotate around it

• . It remains fixed while other stars appear to rotate around it

  D. It changes colors throughout the year

Which of the following is the reason why constellations changes throughout the night?

• Cloud cover blocking the view of certain stars

• Earth's revolution around the Sun          

• Pollution in the Earth's atmosphere

• Movement of satellites in space

Which of the following is the reason why constellations are observable only for a specific season?

• Due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis

•  Because of the gravitational pull of the Moon

• The brightness of the stars changes periodically

• The temperature fluctuations in the atmosphere

Which of the following is the correct reason why the position of constellations in the night sky change throughout the year?

•  It remains constant          

• It shifts from East to West 

• . It shifts from West to East

•  It changes based on the lunar cycle

Which of the following stars is the brightest that can be found in the constellation Orion?

• Betelgeuse   

• Rigel  

•  Bellatrix      

• Mintaka

Which of the following best describes the importance of constellations in navigation for ancient civilizations?

• They were used to predict weather patterns

• They helped in determining the time of the year for planting and harvesting

• They aided in establishing directions for travel

• They were believed to bring good luck to sailors

Which of the following constellation is known for representing a hunter with a belt of three stars In the northern hemisphere,?

• Sagittarius             

•  Orion

•  Gemini

• Cetus