3rd Grade Exit Ticket 2/3

How many constellations can be seen in the night sky?

• 40 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

• 64 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

• 88 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

• 48 constellations can be seen in the night sky.

Why might the stars in constellations look brighter than other stars? Select 2 answers.

• The stars look brighter because they are closer to the Earth.

• The stars look brighter because they are reflecting light of other stars.

• The stars look brighter because they are hotter than other stars.

What is another name for the constellation Ursa Major?

(a)   is within the constellation Ursa Major.

• The Little Dipper
• The Big Dipper
• Ursa Minor
• Polaris

Why is Polaris different from other stars in the sky?

Start by first looking for the Big Dipper because it is easier to find Then, find the two “pointer” stars at the edge of the Big Dipper’s scoop Then, pretend there is a long arrow pointing the same way as the pointer stars The first star you will see at the end of the arrow is ​ (a)   .

• Polaris
• The Big Dipper
• a ladle
• the sun