A. Introduction

Panimula The module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you learn about stars, their apparent movement and locations. The lessons of this module is applicable in many different learning situations. The language used is simple and easy to understand. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. Please refer to your textbooks or you may search the internet for other references.





PRE-TEST: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What is a constellation?

A. They are patterns of dots in the sky

B. They are mythical heroes.

C. They are a region in the sky where stars appear to be grouped together.

D. They are patterns of stars in the sky.

2. Why do the stars appear to move in the sky?

A. because of the revolution of the earth.

B. because the Earth is rotating on its axis.

C. because our galaxy is moving.

D. because the sky is moving.

3. What constellation indicates the start of rainy season?

A. Baha B. Balatik C. Buwaya D. Lepu

4. Star colors ranges from red to blue. Which color of a star has the hottest temperature?

A. Blue B. White C. Yellow D. Red

5. In the ancient times, constellations where very useful in navigation. Which constellation helped guide sailors find their way as they sail across the seas at night?

A. Orion B. Polaris C. Taurus D. Pegasus

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