Points of Light Unit Assessment

Front

Which statement about stars other than the Sun is correct?

Back

Stars are all so far away they look tiny.

Front

What is one way that the Sun is different from other stars?

Back

It provides light for Earth.

Front

Which statement about the Sun should NOT appear on a website about the Sun? Options: The Sun is a star., The Sun is the closest star to Earth., The Sun is larger than all the other stars., The Sun is made up of hot burning gases.

Back

The Sun is larger than all the other stars.

Front

Which object produces light as a form of energy?

Back

Sun

Front

What causes the Sun to appear so bright to people on Earth?

Back

The Sun is the closest star.

Front

What is the most important type of energy the Sun provides for the Earth?

Back

light

Front

How could a student correctly explain why the Sun looks so big and the stars we see at night look so small?

Back

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

Front

What is the source of the Sun's energy?

Back

Sun’s energy comes from within itself.

Front

Which of the following does NOT describe the Sun?

• The Sun is made up of hot burning gases.
• The Sun is the closest star to Earth.
• The Sun is the hottest type of star.
• The Sun is a yellow star.

Back

The Sun is the hottest type of star.

Front

Why does Sirius appear brighter than Pollux in the nighttime sky?

Back

Sirius is closer to Earth than Pollux is.