Points of Light - Flashcardizz Review (Shuffled Answers)

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Why does the Sun look like the brightest star to people on Earth?

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It is the closest star.

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Which statement does NOT describe the Sun? The Sun is the closest star to Earth. The Sun is a yellow star. The Sun is made of hot gases. The Sun is the hottest star in space.

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The Sun is the hottest star in space.

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Marcus is making a science project about the Sun’s energy. Which sentence should he write under a picture of the Sun? The Sun’s energy comes from Earth. The Sun’s energy comes from itself. The Sun’s energy comes from nearby stars. The Sun’s energy comes from the Moon.

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The Sun’s energy comes from itself.

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Which is true about stars that are not the Sun? A. Stars are all about the same brightness. B. Stars are all so far away they look small. C. Stars are all the exact same size. The stars are all smaller than Earth.

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Stars are all so far away they look small.

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Some objects in space produce their own light. Others only reflect light. Which object makes its own light?

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The Sun

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Why does the Sun appear so large while stars at night look small?

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The Sun is closer to Earth than the stars we see at night.

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Which statement about the Sun is NOT true? The Sun is larger than every star in space. The Sun is made of hot gases. The Sun is a star. The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

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The Sun is larger than every star in space.

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Why does Vega appear brighter to us than Arcturus, even though Arcturus actually gives off more light?

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Vega is closer to Earth than Arcturus.

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What is the most important type of energy Earth gets from the Sun?

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Light energy

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What is one way the Sun is unlike other stars?

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It provides Earth with light and heat.