Sun and Stars

The sun is a star. Which best describes what makes up the sun?

• melted rock

• cold, glowing gasses

• hot, glowing gasses

• fire

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What forms of the sun's energy reach Earth?

• Light and heat.

• Heat and electricity.

• Light and sound.

• Light and electricity.

Which statement is true about the sun?

• The sun rotates around the Earth.

• The sun is smaller than the Earth.

• The sun is a star.

• The sun is the brightest star in our solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which tool works best for observing stars?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Magnifying Glass

• Hand Lens

How does the sun differ from other stars?

• It is hotter than other stars

• It is larger than other stars

• It is farther from Earth than other stars

• It is closer to Earth than other stars

What is true about the size of the sun?

• It is a medium size star

• It is the largest star in our solar system

• It is smaller than some planets and larger than other planets

• The sun is the same size as the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Why do other stars disappear during the day?

• Other stars are further away from Earth than the sun

• The other stars have burned out

• Other stars have no brightness

• Earth does not face the other stars during the day

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of these statements about telescopes is true?

• They make stars appear larger and closer

• They let us see fewer stars

• They only work at night

• They make stars appear farther away

Which describes the sun?

• white, dwarf star

• red, giant star

• yellow, medium star

• blue, medium star

The sun rotates around the Earth.

• True.

• False