Which best describes the Sun?

• small, blue star

• large, red star

• medium, yellow star

• large, yellow star

What is a star?

• collection of dust that gives off heat and light

• huge ball of hot, glowing gas that gives off heat and light

• ball of electricity that gives off heat and light

• a bright burning planet that gives off heat and light

Why does Star A appear brighter?

• because it is the biggest star

• because they are the same size

• because Star A has more light rays beaming on Earth.

• because Star A has less light rays beaming on Earth.

What is the relationship between the sun and life on earth?

• the sun damages life on earth

• the sun causes plants to wither and die

• the sun powers life on earth

• the sun protects life on earth

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In comparison to other stars in the sky, the Sun appears brighter because it is ...

• hotter

• larger

• older

• closer

Where is the energy for the Sun created?

• in the Sun's atmosphere

• in the convection zone

• in the hot zone

• in the core

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The Earth is 93 million miles from the Sun, the light from the Sun takes about _________________to reach us.

• 8 hours

• 8 days

• 8 minutes

• 8 seconds

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the Sun?

• they are much smaller

• they are so far away

• they are not as bright

• they are dwarf stars

Which stars are cooler?

• red

• blue

• yellow

Why do we only see certain constellations at certain times of the year?

• Earth's orbit around the sun
• Earth's rotation
• the movement of the stars
• the sun's motion

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