Constellations
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Astrology
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Astrology
Mythology
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Misc
Blast from the past
100
What two edible materials did we use to create constellations yesterday?
Marshmallows and pretzels.
100
The word "mythology" is derived from two Greek roots: "myth," which refers to traditional stories or legends, and "ology."
What does the root "ology" specifically refer to?
study of
100
Name the associated zodiac sign that corresponds with this symbol: 
Leo
100
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A ______ is a group of stars in the sky that forms a pattern and has a name
constellation
100
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
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Name the six types of simple machines.
Pulley, lever, screw, inclined plane, wheel and axle, wedge
200
A celestial object often used for navigation
star
200
The winged horse constellation: 
Pegasus is a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology.
200
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The _______ is a group of stars in the constellation Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear. It's one of the most recognizable star patterns in the Northern Hemisphere.
Big Dipper
200
In a period of 24 hours, how many times will the Earth rotate on its axis?
once
200
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What are the main types of taste?
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sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami
300
True of False:
Astrology and mythology are backed by empirical evidence and scientific basis.
False. They lack empirical evidence and scientific basis.
300
Sagittarius is depicted as this mythological creature.
Centaur
300
This zodiac sign is represented by this symbol and is known for its intense, passionate, and mysterious traits. Often associated with transformation and depth, what is this sign?
Scorpio
300
How many full days does it take the Earth to orbit around the sun?
365 days
300
This type of muscle pumps blood throughout the body by contracting the heart.
cardiac
400
True or False:
The months that correspond to each zodiac are based on the Sun's position relative to the zodiac constellations.
True
400
This popular book series for middle school students features a demigod son of Poseidon and is rooted in Greek mythology.
Percy Jackson
400
Represented by 12 distinct symbols, this term refers to all the astrological signs that are believed to influence personality traits and destinies based on celestial positions.
The Zodiac
400
True or False:
Since the Earth faces a different direction each season, some constellations are only visible during certain times of the year.
True
400
What do olfactory receptors do?
detect odors
500
Derived from constellations, these were thought to reflect individual characteristics and destinies.
zodiac signs
500
Pisces is often represented as a pair of this type of fish: 
Koi Carp
500
This condition occurs when cells divide uncontrollably and invade nearby tissues, sharing its name with a zodiac symbol represented by a crab.
Cancer
500
Daily Double!
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As the Earth rotates, diurnal motion causes constellations to appear to move across the sky from ___ to ____, similar to the daily movement of the Sun.
east to west
500
A violent and rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud (thunderstorm cloud).
Tornado