Sun and Stars 2nd Grade

Front

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the Sun?

Back

They are so far away.

Front

What is a star?

Back

A hot ball of burning gas.

Front

The color of a star tells us its________.

Back

Temperature.

Front

What sizes can stars be?

Back

All different sizes.

Front

Who is correct: Dan says the sun is the biggest and brightest star. Sam says the sun appears to be the biggest and brightest because it is closest to the Earth.

Back

Sam.

Front

What is the Sun?

Back

The closest star to Earth.

Front

What do stars produce?

Back

Light and heat.

Front

What is the main component of stars?

Back

Hydrogen gas.

Front

What happens to a star when it runs out of fuel?

Back

It can become a supernova or a black hole.

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars forming a pattern.