Quiz1 on Constellations

What are circumpolar constellations?

• Constellations that are seen all year round.

• Constellations that are visible only in winter.

• Constellations that change with the seasons.

• Constellations that are part of the zodiac.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which constellations are always above the horizon in the northern hemisphere?

• Zodiacal constellations

• Seasonal constellations

• Circumpolar constellations

• Equatorial constellations

What is one way constellations were used in navigation?

• To travel across the ocean

• To find underground water

• To locate minerals

• To predict earthquakes

Which constellation is the largest?

• Crux

• Hydra

• Orion

• Leo

Which constellation is the smallest?

• Crux

• Hydra

• Orion

• Leo

Which constellation is located below Cassiopeia in the image?

• Camelopardis

• Ursa Minor

• Lacerta

• Draco

Which constellation is located to the right of Lacerta in the image?

• Andromeda

• Cepheus

• Cassiopeia

• Camelopardis

What is the direction of Polaris?

• East

• South

• West

• North

What is the star Polaris also known as?

• Southern Star

• Morning Star

• Pole Star

• Evening Star

What is the primary use of the Big Dipper in the diagram?

• To locate the western horizon

• To find the North Star

• To identify the constellation VIRGO

• To locate the constellation BOÖTES