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Constellations

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  • Where would you most likely find this text?
    A notice board
    A children's encyclopedia
    A newspaper
    An advertisement
  • What point is being made in the sixth paragraph?
    You won't see stars well under street lights
    Perspective makes stars seem closer
    Stars used to be closer together
    The stars look different depending on where you are standing
  • What use for constellations is NOT mentioned in the opening paragraphs?
    To provide entertainment
    To understand the origins of life in the universe
    To help people find their way
    To allow people to head toward the right direction
  • What is the best meaning of the word "sparse" in the second paragraph?
    rare
    boring
    interesting
    depressed
  • Why do astronomers call the constellation 'Ursa Major' by this name?
    Because the Russians insisted
    They decided that's what it most looks like
    To ease international communication
    Because Russia provides much of the finance for these organ
  • Why do constellations change in the sky from month to month?
    Because stars are always moving
    Because of the weather
    Because of passing fashions
    Because of the Earth's movements
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