Directions: Read and understand the statements carefully. Fill in the blanks by
choosing the letter of the correct answers. Write your answers in your
science notebook.
1. A constellation is a group of visible ______ that form a pattern when viewed from
Earth.
A. lights B. patterns C. planets D. stars
2. The color of the stars with the highest temperature is ________.
A. blue B. orange C. red D. yellow
3. Which of the following constellation is most visible during October?
A. Cancer B. Libra C. Orion D. Pegasus
4. The life cycle of a star is determined by its________.
A. gas B. matter C. mass D. weight
5. Which gas is the fuel for stars in producing their light?
A. Carbon C. Hydrogen
B. Helium D. Oxygen
6. It is difficult to see the stars and determine their size with our naked eyes
because ________________.
A. They are very far from Earth.
B. It is surrounded by many planets.
C. Their location cannot be determined.
D. Stars are very bright and have a hot temperature.
7. Which is a huge group of stars that are fairly close to each other in space?
A. Galaxy B. Model C. Planet D. Universe
8. During each _________, different groups of constellations are noticeable.
A. Christmas season C. Summer
B. Season of the Year D. Winter
9. As the Earth rotates on its axis, the constellations and stars in them appear to
________.
A. disappear around each other C. move around each other
B. move across the sky D. stand still in the sky
10. Which is the most recognizable constellation of all?
A. Big Dipper B. Leo C. Little Dipper D. Pegasus
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. A 2. A
3. D 4. C
5. C? (possibly B)
6. A 7. A
8. B 9. B
10. A
Explanation:
1. A. The meaning of constellation is a group of stars.
2. A Because Blue is the color of the hottest stars.
3. D. since Pegasus is one of the most visible constellation during the month of October.
4. C. The life cycle of a star is usually determined by it's mass.
5. C? Hydrogen?
6. A. Stars are far away from us, from where we look, therefore it seems small, we cannot make up the size of them especially that some stars have different sizes
7. A since the meaning of galaxy is a system of numerous stars close together held by a gravitational force forming a galaxy
8. B because different groups of constellation are seen every season.
9. B. The constellation appears to move across the sky
10. A. Big dipper is most recognizable constellation of the selection