Brightness of Stars Review

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What color are the coolest stars?

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Red

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True or False: The sun is the biggest star.

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False

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What color are the hottest stars?

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Blue

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True or False: The sun is made of gases.

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True

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True or False: The sun appears very bright because it is hotter than other stars.

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False

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What is the main component of stars?

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Gases, primarily hydrogen and helium.

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What is a star?

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

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What determines a star's color?

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A star's color is determined by its temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the temperature range of red stars?

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Red stars are cooler, with temperatures around 2,500 to 3,500 degrees Celsius.

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What is the temperature range of blue stars?

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Blue stars are the hottest, with temperatures over 10,000 degrees Celsius.