Stars Science Formative Practice

Who are scientists who study objects found in space, such as stars, moon, and solar system?

• Astronauts

• Botanists

• Astronomers

• Chemists

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What is an invisible force that pulls things together?

• gravity

• inertia

• iron

• push

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__________ are buildings that have powerful telescopes.

• Planetariums

• Observatories

• Space shuttle

• Schools

Which word means to be close to or near something?

• gravity

• constellations

• telescope

• proximity

What do astronomers use to see objects in space?

• telescopes

• magnifying glass

• microscope

• hand lens

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What are big balls of hot burning gases that give off light and heat?

• Moon

• Jupiter

• Stars

• Fire

When an object goes around another object in space, it means it is _____________.

• spinning

• going fast

• magnitizing

• orbiting

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What is the closest star to Earth?

• Tabby's Star

• Venus

• the sun

• Barnard's star

Why do stars look so small in the sky?

• They are made of gases.

• They are far away from Earth.

• They are very small.

• The Earth is so large.

What keeps you from floating in space?

• weight

• proximity

• gravity

• mass

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