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ASTRONOMY QUIZ
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What does the zodiac sign of Leo represent?
Lion
Twins
Bull
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How many galaxies are estimated to be in the universe?
100.000
100 billion
200 billion
500 million
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Why do constellations often look like people, animals, or mythical creatures?
Because they are random collections of stars
Because stars emit light in different colors
Because people connect stars to form familiar shapes
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What does the Draco constellation represent?
a dragon
a horse
a bear
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Why did Zeus put Ganymede in the sky?
To serve the gods
To hunt animals
To watch crops
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What are the names of scientists who study space, stars, and the universe?
Astrophysicists
Astronomers
Astrobiologists
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What giant hunter did Zeus place in the sky after his death?
Orion
Pegasus
Ganymede
Hercules
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Which constellation is based on a magic horse with wings from Greek myths?
Ursa Major
Pegasus
Draco
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In the past, who DIDN'T use constellations in their jobs?
teachers
farmers
navigators
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Which constellation contains an asterism known as the Big Dipper?
Ursa Major
Aquarius
Ursa Minor
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What kind of stories are old tales about gods, heroes, and legendary beings connected to constellations?
Poems
Myths
Fiction stories
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What is the name of our home galaxy?
Triangulum
Andromeda
The Milky Way
Universe
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What kind of things do people often see in constellations?
Mythical creatures
Computers
School objects
Realistic animals
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What shapes can be identified in constellations?
People, animals, or mythical creatures
Historical landmarks
Geometric figures
Letters
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Which constellation represents a Greek hero placed in the sky by Zeus?
Hercules
Pegasus
Orion
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Which constellation does Ganymede, the water carrier, belong to?
Aquarius
Pegasus
Scorpio
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What does the Aquarius constellation represent?
An animal
Water carrier
Winged horse
Dragon
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How many stars can we see with the naked eye in the night sky?
100
Around 4500
Around 1000
Around 3000
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Which zodiac constellation is linked to January?
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Libra
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What do scientists who study the universe focus on?
Space, stars, celestial bodies
Planets
Atmosphere
