The Sun and other stars

Front

What is the distance that light can travel in a year?

Back

Light year

Front

What are galaxies composed of?

Back

Stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity

Front

Do real stars have five points?

Back

False

Front

Which is the brightest star in the sky?

Back

Sirius

Front

How many layers are in the Sun's atmosphere?

Back

3

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

Proxima Centauri

Front

What is the main source of energy for the Sun?

Back

Nuclear fusion

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Front

What is a star?

Back

A massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

Front

What is the process by which stars are born?

Back

Stellar formation from clouds of gas and dust.

Front

What is a supernova?

Back

A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3