Science 9

3rd Grading Period

Module 3: Astronomy
Summative Test

Name: ________________________________________

Grade and Section: ______________________________

Test I. Word bank

Instructions: On the space provided before each number, write the full words of the
zodiac constellation which best characterized each phrase below from the word bank. You
may repeat the given options. (26 points)
Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini
Cancer Leo Virgo Libra
Scorpius Ophiuchus Sagittarius Capricornus Aquarius

1. The only nonliving zodiac constellation

2. The largest zodiac constellation
3. The prominent constellation above Orion
4. Consists of very faint stars forming letter V
5. Features a line of three stars
6. Represented the Greek god Zeus as he abducted Europa
7. The nearest open star cluster in the our solar system that looks like an upside down Y
8. A large distinctive constellation with the bright blue star Regulus
9. Has Antares as its brightest star and is opposing Orion in the night sky
10. The constellation depicted as the Greek god Asclepius holding a serpent for medicine
11. Has the brightest portion of the Milky Way Galaxy
12. Originally a goose but changed to a water carrier due to the rainy season
13. A small dim summer constellation that exist in August

Test II. Table analysis

Instructions: Rank the following stars according to absolute magnitude and apparent
magnitude separately in descending order. ( 24 points )

Star Absolute Apparent Light Years from

Magnitude Magnitude Earth
Sun 4.9 -26.7 0.000002
Sirius 1.5 -1.5 8.70
Arcturus - 0.3 -0.1 35.86
Alpha Centauri 4.4 0.0 4.34
Betelgeuse -5.5 0.8 489.0
Deneb -6.9 1.3 1401.80
Test III. Enumeration
Instructions: List down what are needed by the following items. ( 52 points )

1-5. Characteristics of Stars

6-18. 13 Zodiac Constellations
19-33. 14 Men and Women Constellations
34-42. 9 Birds Constellations
43-52. 10 Water Creatures Constellations

Test IV. Diagramming

Instructions: Using a flow map, show the life cycle of stars. Make your illustration
comprehensive and concise by applying sentences and colors. ( 20 points )

Test V. Table completion

Instructions: Fill in the necessary details about the constellations in their hemispheres
below. ( 40 points )

northern Hemisphere Constellations

Latin Names English Latin Names English
Aquila ? ? Lizard
? Ram Leo ?
Auriga ? ? Lyre
? Crab Pegasus ?
Cygnus ? ? Fishes
? Bull Delphinus ?
Draco ? ? Twins
? Virgin Vulpecula ?
Hercules ? ? Little Horse
? Giraffe Andromeda ?

southern Hemisphere Constellations

Latin Names English Latin Names English
Antlia ? ? Serpent Bearer
? Water Bearer Pavo ?
Ara ? ? Dove
? Chisel Corvus ?
Capricornus ? ? Scales
? Centaur Sagittarius ?
Cetus ? ? Scorpion
? Compass Virgo ?
Monoceros ? ? Shield
? Fly Grus ?