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QUIZ OBSERVING THE UNIVERSE

1) Two ways in which we can observe the universe from earth are………
a. using constellations and telescopes c. using satellites and telescopes
b. using celestial spheres and constellations d. using rockets and space ships

2) What are constellations?

a. Patterns of celestial objects c. falling stars from the sky
b. Patterns of stars d. These are moons and sun
3) People in the UK use the Stonehenge to determine…….
a. The start of summer solstice c. the start of fall
b. The start of winter solstice d. the start of the shortest day
4) Define the following terms;
a. Light year

b. Luminosity

5) Give two examples of constellations.

6) Stars always begin inside a massive cloud called……………

a. Proton star c. worm hole
b. Nebula d. galaxy
7) Draw an annotated diagram showing the life cycle of a star.