SCIENCE 9

Summative Test No. 3: Constellations

Name: ___________________________________ Score: ____
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PARENT SIGNATURE ABOVE PRINTED NAME

I. MATCHING TYPE: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
space provided before the number. (5 pts.)

COLUMN A COLUMN
__________ 1. Aquarius A. The Fishes
__________ 2. Leo B. The Water Bearer
__________ 3. Cancer C. The Archer
__________ 4. Sagittarius D. The Crab
__________ 5. Pisces E. The Lion
F. The Twins
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the
number.(15 pts.)
_____1. Why do stars have colors?
A. It is because of the presence of oxygen. C. It is because of varied temperatures.
B. It is because of the presence of carbon dioxide. D. It is because of the different locations.
_____2. Which constellation is prominently seen in the sky during summer?
A. Orion B. Pegasus C. Hercules D. Virgo
_____3. Some constellations have been used by astrologers as zodiac signs. If you were born within
October 23-November 22, your zodiac constellation would be Scorpius. But why is it that you will
never see Scorpius in the night sky during these months?
A. There is no such thing as constellation Scorpius.
B. The constellation is only visible during the day.
C. The constellation is named Scorpio and not Scorpius.
D. Scorpius is positioned behind the Sun.
_____4. Leo can only be observed in the month of _____________.
A. March B. June C. September D. December
_____5. Constellation Pisces changes position during the night. Which motion is mainly responsible for this
change in position?
A. Revolution of Earth around the sun C. Revolution of Pisces around the sun
B. Rotation of Earth on its axis D. Rotation of Pisces on its axis
_____6. Which statement best explain why some constellations like Cygnus is visible to an observation in
Manila in September but not visible in March?
A. Earth’s spins on its axis. C. revolution of Pisces around the sun
B. Earth orbits the sun D. rotation of Pisces on its axis
_____7. Which of the following is a constellation?
A. Betelgeus B. Sirius C. Polaris D. Crux
_____8. Which constellation is named after a mythological hunter?
A. Orion B. Spica C. Bootes D. Sagittaurus
_____9. This constellation the Scales, can be found between Scorpius and Virgo. It is the age-old symbol
of justice, harmony and balance.
A. Leo B. Aries C. Libra D. Scalo
_____10. There are 88 official constellations being recognized by the International Astronomical Union
(AIU). All other star patterns not included in the list are considered asterisms. Which of the
following is considered as one ?
A. Ursa Major B. Big Dipper C. Pegasus D. Hydra
_____11. The Sun appears to be the brightest star when viewed from Earth because:
A. It has a very high absolute magnitude. C. It is the closest star to Earth.
B. It is a giant star. D. It has a yellow flame.
_____12. Star M and Star O have equal absolute magnitude. Star M is more distant to Earth than Star O.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Both stars have the same brightness when viewed from Earth.
B. Star M appears brighter when viewed from Earth
C. Star O appears dimmer when viewed from Earth.
D. Star M appears dimmer when viewed from Earth.
_____13. Why do stars seem to travel from East to west at the sky in the course of the night?
A. Stars travel around the Earth. C. The Earth revolves around the sun.
B. The Earth rotates. D. The Earth have various seasons
_____14. Which constellation can be observed in the Northern Hemisphere during winter season?
A. Orion B. Leo C. Sagittarius D. Pisces
_____15. Which constellation can be observed in the Northern Hemisphere during fall season?
A. Orion B. Leo C. Sagittarius D. Pisces