READING: Stars

Stars are tiny objects in our universe.

• True

• False

Stars are are massive objects that can be found in our solar system.

• True

• False

Stars are massive objects found outside of our solar system that reflect the sun light.

• True

• False

Stars produce light mainly at night time.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-1

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Stars are equally distant but have different sizes

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Stars have a different luminosity but are the size

• True

• False

THINKING AHEAD - Stars come in a variety of sizes, masses, temperatures, and luminosities.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

THINKING AHEAD - In FIG 18.1 Stars appear a different color due to _______

• Temperature

• Distance

• Composition

• Birth month

1 light year would be the equivalent to _____ AU

• 1

• 2

• 63241

• 9.5x10¹²

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

18.1 A STELLAR CENSUS - The closest star is approximately _______ away.

• 4 light years

• 1 AU

• 100 Km

• 1 light year

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3