Astronomy Study Guide

What is a star (that you see in the sky)?

• a five-pointed object

• a ball of burning gases that give off light and heat

• a rocky object that moves in space and reflects lights from the Sun

• another word for a comet

Why does the Sun appear to be larger and brighter than other stars?

• other stars are very small

• The atmosphere acts like a telescope. making the Sun look closer

• The Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars

• The moon reflects light on the Sun, making it look brighter

Which of the following would be the best time to go outdoors to see the most stars?

• During a new Moon phase

• Just before sunset

• During a full Moon phase

• Just after sunrise

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Moon rises in the __________

• North

• South

• East

• West

Stars rise in the _________.

• North

• South

• East

• West

The Sun rises in the ___________.

• North

• South

• East

• West

The picture shows a tree and its shadow. Approximately what time of the day does the shadow indicate?

• Sunrise

• Late morning

• Noon

• Sunset

Where is the light source in this picture of a girl and her shadow?

• Behind the girl

• In front of the girl

• To the girl's right

• To the girl's left

Look at the drawing below. There are four areas in the yard to grow flowers (areas F, G, H and J). Which area would be best to plant flowers that grow well when they get sunlight in the morning and shade (shadow) in the afternoon?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the planets listed below is a gas giant planet?

• Jupiter

• Vensus

• Earth

• Mars