What is the primary use of constellations in astronomy?

Constellation Visibility and Observation

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To measure time
To predict weather patterns
To communicate with extraterrestrial life
To navigate and locate objects in the night sky
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Why can't all constellations be seen from every location on Earth?
Due to the Moon's phases
Because of the Earth's shape and rotation
Due to the Earth's atmosphere
Because of light pollution
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Which constellation is highly visible in the Southern Hemisphere?
Crux
Orion
Cassiopeia
Ursa Major
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What causes certain constellations to be visible only in specific parts of the world?
The brightness of the stars
The distance of stars from Earth
The Earth's round shape and tilted axis
The Earth's magnetic field
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the Earth's rotation affect the visibility of constellations?
It makes constellations visible only during the day
It changes which constellations are visible at night
It causes constellations to appear stationary
It has no effect on constellation visibility
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What additional factor, besides location, affects which constellations are visible?
The time of year
The time of day
The phase of the Moon
The weather conditions
7.
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How does Earth's revolution around the Sun influence constellation visibility?
It causes constellations to change position every night
It affects which constellations are visible during different seasons
It has no impact on constellation visibility
It makes all constellations visible throughout the year
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