Sun, Moon and Stars

The _______ is the brightest star in our sky because it is the closest.

Which of these stars or constellations are in our solar system?

• North Star

• Sirius

• Virgo

• the sun

• the Big Dipper

The sun is the closest star to Earth, therefore...

• it is yellow.

• it is a main sequence star.

• it looks bigger than other stars.

• it is the biggest star.

What 2 gasses is our sun made up of?

• helium

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

Answer explanation

FUN FACT: Did you know that in 2019 there was a helium shortage on Earth that caused scientists to shut down their superconducting magnets?

If I'm cold and want to heat up quickly, I should find a spot that is....

• completely shaded

• partially shaded

• partially sunny

• in full sun

Answer explanation

Things heat up faster in direct sunlight!

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I left water bottles in the sun, on a partially shaded bench and in the shade. Their temperatures were 70, 80, and 75 degrees.

Which one must have been in the sun?

• 70

• 80

• 75

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__________ measure temperature.

• thermometer

• anemometor

• hygrometer

• scales

Apparent ____________ is the explanation for why stars *seem* to move across the night sky.

Answer explanation

Apparent Motion = Apparent (seems) Motion (to move)

People have looked into the night sky and seen patterns since the dawn of time. Eventually people gave these patterns names. These patterns are called...

• satelites

• solar systems

• constellations

• galaxies

WHY are most constellations only visible from where you live at different times of year?

• Earth's Rotation

• Earth's Revolution

• Moon's Rotation

• Black Holes