Sun and Stars

Front

Why does the sun appear bigger than all other stars?

Back

It is Earth's closest star.

Front

Which best describes the Sun? Options: small, blue star; large, red star; medium, yellow star; large, yellow star

Back

medium, yellow star

Front

What is a star?

Back

huge ball of hot, glowing gas that gives off heat and light

Front

In comparison to other stars in the sky, the Sun appears brighter because it is ...

Back

closer

Front

Our Sun is average-sized, average temperature, and middle aged.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

they are so far away

Front

Which stars are very hot? Options: red, blue, yellow

Back

blue

Front

Which stars are cooler? Options: red, blue, yellow

Back

red

Front

A ________ is a group of stars that form a picture.

Back

constellation

Front

Which star is located in our solar system?

Back

Sun