1
AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Solar System

Question 1 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A (SC301)

The constellation shown, Orion, was named after

Answer
A
a Greek god.
B
a Greek astronomer.
C
a figure from Greek myth.

Explanation

Orion is named after a hunter who appears as a figure in Greek mythology. The constellation’s name refers to this mythological character, not to a Greek god or an astronomer. Therefore, the correct choice is “a figure from Greek myth.”

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.