Multiple choice

Fill in the blank: Ursa Minor is _______________.

  1. a group of stars

  2. the name of a star

  3. the name of a planet

  4. the name of the youngest constellation
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Explanation

Ursa Minor (Little Bear) is a constellation in the northern sky, not a single star or planet. It contains the important star Polaris (the North Star) and is visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. Constellations are groups of stars that form recognizable patterns when viewed from Earth, and Ursa Minor is one of the 88 officially recognized modern constellations.

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