Star Size and Brightness Assessment

The Sun appears larger and brighter than other stars seen from Earth because the Sun is __________.

• the closest star to our planet

• smaller than Earth

• the largest star in the galaxy

• the brightest star we see at night

Which of the following is true about stars?

• All stars are exactly the same brightness.

• Stars have many different sizes.

• Stars can only be seen during the day.

• The brighter a star, the farther away it is.

A student notices that the Sun is the brightest star seen from our planet. It is because the Sun is __________.

• the biggest star in the galaxy

• the only star that we can see from our planet

• the brightest star in the galaxy

• the closest star to our planet

We would know that a star is our Sun if the answer is “yes” to which of the following questions?

• Is it the largest star in the galaxy?

• Is it one of the stars that we can see at night?

• Is it the brightest star in the galaxy?

• Is it the closest star to our planet?

Which is true about the size of the Sun?

• It is smaller than all other stars.

• It is a smaller than a planet.

• It is bigger than all other stars.

• It is a medium-sized star.

What is a star?

How does the Sun compare to other stars in the night sky?

Why does the Sun look bigger and brighter than all the other stars?