Constellations and Navigation Quiz

What were constellations crucial for before the invention of compasses and GPS?

• Communication

• Agriculture

• Navigation

• Entertainment

How did constellations help travelers and sailors in ancient times?

• By providing weather forecasts

• By guiding them through unfamiliar areas at night

• By helping them find food

• By entertaining them with stories

Which constellation's pointer stars are used to locate Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Southern Cross

• Cassiopeia

What is the significance of Polaris in navigation?

• It changes position frequently.

• It is the brightest star in the sky.

• It remains fixed, making it key for finding north.

• It is used to find the south celestial pole.

Which constellation is used to find the south celestial pole in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Ursa Major

• Orion

• Southern Cross

• Cassiopeia

What direction does the Southern Cross help to find?

• North

• East

• West

• South

What did sailors in the Northern Hemisphere use to estimate their latitude for accurate navigation?

• The angle of the Sun above the horizon

• The angle of Polaris above the horizon

• The angle of the Moon above the horizon

• The angle of Mars above the horizon

In which hemisphere did sailors use the angle of Polaris to estimate their latitude?

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

What is the term used to describe the angle between the horizon and the North Star?

• Latitude Angle

• Longitude Angle

• Altitude Angle

• Navigation Angle

Which constellation in ancient Egypt marked seasonal changes and helped sailors plan the best times for travel?

• Orion's Belt

• Sirius

• Polaris

• Andromeda