Quiz  /  Constellations

  • 1. 
    What is a constellation?

  • A group of stars that are physically close to each other
  • All of the above
  • A group of stars from the same galaxy
  • A group of visible stars that make a pattern when viewed from Earth

  • 2. 
    How many constellations are there?

  • 88
  • 44
  • 22
  • 12

  • 3. 
    What constellation was named after a flying horse?

  • Pegasus
  • Orion
  • Ursa Major
  • Ursa Minor

  • 4. 
    What constellation has the Little Dipper as part of its pattern?

  • Orion
  • Ursa Major
  • Ursa Minor
  • Draco

  • 5. 
    What constellation was named after a hunter from Greek mythology?

  • Orion
  • Ursa Minor
  • Ursa Major
  • Draco

  • 6. 
    What constellation has the Big Dipper as part of its pattern?

  • Ursa Major
  • Orion
  • Ursa Minor
  • Draco

  • 7. 
    True or False: All the constellations are visible from anywhere on Earth throughout the year.

  • FALSE
  • TRUE

  • 8. 
    What group of constellations are used in astrology?

  • Zodiac constellations
  • Ursa constellations
  • Predictive constellations
  • Northern constellations

  • 9. 
    How are constellations useful?

  • To navigate
  • All of the above
  • To keep track of the calendar
  • To help locate stars

  • 10. 
    What is the largest constellation by area in the sky?

  • Leo
  • Hydra
  • Cancer
  • Orion
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