Constellation Reflections
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What determines a star's size?

  • Its apparent path along the ecliptic
  • The band of 12 zodiac constellations it is part of
  • Its mass and stage in its life cycle (correct)
  • The number of constellations it belongs to

    • Which type of star can be thousands of times larger than the sun?

  • Main sequence stars
  • Supergiants (correct)
  • Neutron stars
  • Dwarf stars

    • What is the most important factor that determines a star's entire life cycle and evolution?

  • The star's color
  • The number of planets that orbit it
  • The star's mass (correct)
  • The star's brightness

    • What causes circumpolar constellations to appear to move counterclockwise around Polaris?

    <p>Earth's rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which band of constellations is recognized by the International Astronomy Union?

    <p>Zodiac constellations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the plane of Earth's orbit around the sun known as?

    <p>Ecliptic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that finding abstract words can be challenging?

    <p>Because they are intangible and hard to grasp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about constellations and astrology?

    <p>They may or may not have a scientific basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are some constellations not seen at certain months?

    <p>Due to the rotation of Earth around the Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what is meant by 'intangible things'?

    <p>Abstract concepts that cannot be physically touched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the lesson objectives, what can students expect to learn about constellations?

    <p>Observation patterns of different constellations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the colors of stars indicate?

    <p>Their surface temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many zodiac signs are there?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ecliptic?

    <p>The apparent path of the Sun around Earth over a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do stars differ from each other?

    <p>In their brightness, size, and color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of stars in our galaxy?

    <p>Billions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental force that holds stars together?

    <p>Gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the pointer stars of the Big Dipper point?

    <p>To Polaris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which season is Cassiopeia low over the northern horizon?

    <p>Fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constellation contains the star Vega?

    <p>Lyra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common name for the constellation Ursa Major?

    <p>Big Dipper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which star forms Orion's right shoulder?

    <p>Betelgeuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 3 stars in Orion's Belt used to locate?

    <p>Canis Major</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a star’s remaining mass is greater than three times the mass of the Sun?

    <p>Black Hole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of star emits energy in pulses?

    <p>Pulsar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a star as its outer layers lose gravitational hold?

    <p>It creates a Planetary Nebula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of star is the largest and most luminous?

    <p>Super Giant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final stage in the life cycle of a massive star?

    <p>Neutron Star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a Super Nova occur in the life cycle of a massive star?

    <p>Towards the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

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