Earth's Place in the Universe Read Aloud

Of the billions of stars in our galaxy, why is the Sun the only star in the galaxy that supplies energy to Earth?

• A. The Sun is the closest star.

• B. The Sun is the hottest star.

• C. The Sun is the biggest star.

• D. The Sun is the oldest star.

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What characteristic of stars is MOST closely related to temperature?

• A. size

• B. color

• C. density

• D. brightness

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Which BEST explains why stars seen in the night sky are less bright than the Sun?

• A. Other stars are farther from Earth than the Sun.

• B. Other stars are facing away from Earth.

• C. Other stars are smaller than the Sun.

• D. Other stars are producing less light.

What do we call a map of the night sky?

• A. star gazette

• B. telescope

• C. astrolabe

• D. star chart

If you become lost, you should follow the North Star. If you travel in the direction of the North Star, you will be moving north. What is another name for this star?

• A. Poland

• B. Polaris

• C. Pole of the North

• D. Polar

Which THREE tools or instruments would be useful in locating stars?

• microscope centrifuge

• telescope

• star chart

• pendulum

• astrolabe

Which of these statements is true concerning the Milky Way galaxy?

• A. There are approximately one million stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

• B. There are nine planets in the Milky Way galaxy.

• C. Earth is located in the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

• D. The Sun is one star that can be found in the Milky Way galaxy.

A student observes a glowing band across the night sky. This glowing band is MOST likely

• A. orbiting planets in the solar system

• B. a partial view of the Milky Way galaxy

• C. an asteroid orbiting the Sun

• D. light from stars in a distant galaxy

What can MOST likely be seen without the aid of a telescope on a clear night?

• A. the Milky Way galaxy

• B. moons of other planets

• C. asteroids

• D. Pluto

Classification of galaxies is based on which characteristic?

• A. the color of the galaxy

• B. the shape of the galaxy

• C. how many stars make up the galaxy

• D. how many planets make up the galaxy