February 11-Multiple Source on Constellations

What is a constellation?

• a group of stars that cannot be seen from Earth

• a group of stars in a pattern that suggests another shape

• the moons surrounding the planet Jupiter

• the stars that are closest to Earth

What causes constellations to appear to rise and set in the sky?

• Earth's position in space

• the moon's orbit

• the sun's position in space

• Earth's rotation

Read these sentences from the passage. "As Earth moves around the sun, different constellations can be seen during different parts of the year. That's because during the summer, you are seeing a different part of space at nighttime than you see during the winter." What can you conclude about the constellations based on this information?

• Different constellations are in different parts of space.

• All constellations can be seen from Earth all the time.

• Many constellations stay in the same place all year.

• Constellations move, but Earth does not move.

What happens to the Taurus constellation during the months of April through October?

• It moves farther east in space so it can't be seen.

• It stays where it is, but it can't be seen from the Northern Hemisphere at night

• It moves closer to the Earth, but it can't be seen.

• It stays where it is and it can still be seen from the Northern Hemisphere.

The constellations that are visible at any given time depends on ___ and ___.

(Choose two answers)

• if the moon is fully visible

• where you are on Earth

• if you have a telescope

• the time of the year

• if it is a rainy night

How many constellations is the sky divided into?

• 88
• 56
• 100
• 72

How did sailors mainly use the constellations?

• Sailors utilized constellations for fishing techniques.
• Sailors relied on constellations for weather predictions.
• Sailors used constellations for storytelling.
• Sailors mainly used the constellations for navigation.

In which two seasons is the constellation of Leo seen?

• Spring and Summer
• Spring and Autumn
• Autumn and Winter
• Winter and Fall

Which constellation is known as the 'Hunter' in the night sky?

• Orion

• Scorpius

• Ursa Major

• Andromeda

What is the primary reason constellations appear to change position throughout the year?

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The movement of stars in the galaxy

• The rotation of the Sun