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Question (1)

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Which of the following best describes a star?

(A) A body that reflects sunlight
(B) A body that shines with its own light
(C) A body that revolves around Earth
(D) A body made only of rocks

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Stars shine with their own light.

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Question (2)

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A group of stars that appears to form a recognizable pattern in the sky is called a

(A) Galaxy
(B) Planet
(C) Constellation
(D) Satellite

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

A recognizable star pattern is called a constellation.

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Question (3)

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Ancient sailors used constellations mainly to

(A) Predict rainfall
(B) Measure temperature
(C) Find directions during travel
(D) Count seasons

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Constellations helped sailors and travellers find directions.

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Question (4)

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Before the invention of the magnetic compass, travellers mostly depended on

(A) Rivers
(B) Constellations and stars
(C) Mountains
(D) Trees

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Stars and constellations were used for navigation.

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Question (5)

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Which statement is correct about stars visible at night?

(A) All stars appear equally bright
(B) Some stars appear bright while others appear dim
(C) All stars twinkle equally
(D) All stars are the same size

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Stars appear with different brightness levels.

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Question (6)

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Long ago, people identified star patterns with

(A) Only animals
(B) Only objects
(C) Animals, objects and story characters
(D) Only gods

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Different cultures imagined animals, objects and characters in star patterns.

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Question (7)

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Which organization officially defined 88 constellations covering the entire sky?

(A) ISRO
(B) NASA
(C) IAU
(D) UNESCO

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

IAU stands for International Astronomical Union.

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Question (8)

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The sky has been officially divided into how many constellations?

(A) 12
(B) 27
(C) 88
(D) 108

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The IAU officially recognized 88 constellations.

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Question (9)

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The exact modern meaning of a constellation is

(A) Any bright star
(B) A group of planets
(C) A defined region of the sky
(D) A cluster of galaxies

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Modern astronomy defines constellations as regions of the sky.

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Question (10)

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If two students connect the same stars using different imaginary lines, they will most likely obtain

(A) Exactly the same pattern
(B) Different patterns and stories
(C) The same story but different names
(D) No pattern at all

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Different people may imagine different patterns and stories.

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Question (1)

Which of the following best describes a star?

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Question (2)

A group of stars that appears to form a recognizable pattern in the sky is called a

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Question (3)

Ancient sailors used constellations mainly to

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Question (4)

Before the invention of the magnetic compass, travellers mostly depended on

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Question (5)

Which statement is correct about stars visible at night?

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Question (6)

Long ago, people identified star patterns with

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Question (7)

Which organization officially defined 88 constellations covering the entire sky?

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Question (8)

The sky has been officially divided into how many constellations?

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Question (9)

The exact modern meaning of a constellation is

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Question (10)

If two students connect the same stars using different imaginary lines, they will most likely obtain

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