MP3 Unit 3 Science: Star Brightness & Distance

What happens to the brightness of a star as distance increases?

• more bright

• less bright

• no change

What happens to the brightness of a star as distance decreases?

• more bright

• less bright

• no change

How can you determine the distance of a star from where you are located on Earth?

• Its color

• Its size

• Its brightness

• Its shape

The bigger the size of star... (select all that apply)

• The more light it has or gives off.

• The closer it is.

• The more popular it is.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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True or False: Stars of different sizes can give off the same amount of light/brightness.

• True

• False

True or False: The Sun is a star.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

True or False: The Moon is a star.

• True

• False

Why do the stars in the night sky appear less bright than the Sun?

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