Patterns of Earth and Sky Chapter One

Front

Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars in the sky?

Back

nearer

Front

How many of the stars, visible in the night sky, are closer to Earth than the Sun?

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0

Front

Sam and his friend Dania were looking at the stars. Sam pointed at one star and told Dania it was nearer than the other stars. What evidence supports his claim?

Back

The star appears brighter than the other stars

Front

What is a star?

Back

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

Front

Although the Sun is much larger than the moon, why do they appear to be about the same size from Earth?

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because the moon is closer to Earth

Front

Why can't we see the stars during the day?

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the sun is so brighter that we can't see other stars during the day

Front

The Sun is held together by __________. plasma, heat, gravity, atmosphere

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gravity

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A pattern of stars in the sky is called a _____________.

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constellation

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What are stars made of?

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hot gases

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an attempt to find out something

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investigate