Science - Chapter 3

What color is the coolest star?

• red

• yellow

• blue

• white

What color is the hottest star?

• white

• blue

• yellow

• red

Why is it easier to see stars at night?

• The stars go away during the day.

• The stars grow at night.

• The sunlight washes out the other stars during the day.

• They can be seen the same during the day and night.

True or False - Stars are all the same color.

• True

• False

True or False - A telescope will allow you to see stars more clearly and in more detail.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a property of a star.

• color

• brightness

• Temperature

• All of the above

True or False - All stars are the same size.

• True

• False

What two properties play a role in how bright a star is?

• color and temperature

• color and size

• size and temperature

What is a star?

• a planet

• leftover brightness from the sun

• a glowing ball of hot gases

Why do stars look so much smaller than the sun?

• They are smaller than the sun.

• They are farther away from Earth than the sun.

• They are cooler than the sun.

• They give off less heat than the sun.