Unit 1 Chapter 1 Practice Flashcard

Front

What makes the sun look bigger and brighter than other stars?

Back

The sun looks bigger and brighter because it is much closer to Earth than other stars.

Front

Is the statement 'The Sun is both small and large' correct?

Back

Correct. The Sun is both small and large, depending on what you are comparing it to. It is larger than Earth, but smaller than most other stars.

Front

What type of celestial body is the sun?

Back

The sun is a type of star, but it is not the biggest star.

Front

What did people in the past believe about the stars?

Back

People believed Earth was surrounded by a dome with stars stuck to it in all directions, and that these stars were all the same distance from Earth.

Front

Why can we only see the sun during the daytime?

Back

The sun is the only star we can see in the daytime because it looks so bright.

Front

What is the main reason the sun appears larger than other stars in the sky?

Back

The main reason is its proximity to Earth.

Front

How does the size of the sun compare to Earth?

Back

The sun is much larger than Earth.

Front

What is a common misconception about the distance of stars from Earth?

Back

A common misconception is that all stars are the same distance from Earth.

Front

What is the brightness of the sun compared to other stars?

Back

The sun appears brighter than other stars because it is much closer to us.

Front

What is the term for a large celestial body that produces light?

Back

Star.