The Starry Storytellers in the Sky
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
74
When the sun goes down, the stars come out to play. They form groups called constellations. Each constellation has its own story. Did you know there's a giant bear up in the sky? It's called "Ursa Major"! Long ago, people used constellations to navigate and know when to plant crops. It's like having a giant calendar in the sky! Have you ever seen a constellation? Which one do you want to learn about next?
Question 1
What do the stars form when the sun goes down?
A
Galaxies
B
Planets
C
Universe
D
Constellations
Explanation. When the sun goes down, the stars form groups called constellations.
E
Comets
Question 2
What is Ursa Major?
A
A comet
B
A moon
C
A planet
D
A galaxy
E
A constellation
Explanation. Ursa Major is a constellation, which is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.
Question 3
What did people use constellations for long ago?
A
Telling time
B
Navigation and planting crops
Explanation. Long ago, people used constellations to navigate and know when to plant crops.
C
Predicting weather
D
Cooking
E
Building houses
Question 4
What's it like having constellations?
A
Like having a giant telescope
B
Like having a giant calendar
Explanation. Having constellations is like having a giant calendar in the sky because they can help tell time and seasons.
C
Like having a giant compass
D
Like having a giant map
E
Like having a giant clock
Question 5
True or False: There's a giant bear up in the sky.
A
True
Explanation. There is a constellation in the shape of a giant bear, called 'Ursa Major'.
B
False
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