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Ursa Major is a :

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star

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planet

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constellation

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satellite

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks what Ursa Major is classified as among the given options: star, planet, constellation, or satellite. 2. **Identify the Meaning of Ursa Major**: Ursa Major is derived from Latin, meaning "the Great Bear." This suggests that it is related to a recognizable shape or pattern. 3. **Define Constellation**: A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky. 4. **Recognize Ursa Major as a Constellation**: Ursa Major is known as a constellation because it consists of a group of stars that together resemble a bear. 5. **Select the Correct Option**: Based on the definition and understanding, the correct answer is option 3: constellation. **Final Answer**: Ursa Major is a constellation. ---
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  2. Which of the following is not a planet of the Sun ?

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  4. Which of the following is not a member of the Solar System ?

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  5. Which of the following is not a planet ?

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  13. The largest planet of solar system is

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  14. The planet with a system of well developed rings encircling it is :

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  19. Which of the following is the hottest planet in the Solar System ?

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