1. What is a star (that you see in the sky)?

• A five-pointed object
• A ball of burning gases that give off light and heat
• A rocky object that moves in space and reflects light from the Sun
• Another word for a comet

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2. Why does the Sun appear to be larger and brighter than other stars?

• Other stars are very small
• The atmosphere acts like a telescope, making the Sun look closer
• The Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars
• The Moon reflects light on the Sun, making it look brighter

3. Which of the following would be the best time to go outdoors to see the most stars?

• During a new Moon phase
• Just before sunset
• During a full Moon phase
• Just after sunrise

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4. The Moon rises in the _____. (Mark the one best answer.)

• north
• south
• east
• west

5. Stars rise in the _____. (Mark the one best answer.)

• north
• south
• east
• west

6. Constellations rise in the _____. (Mark the one best answer.)

• north
• south
• east
• west

7. The Sun rises in the _____. (Mark the one best answer.)

• north
• south
• east
• west

8. The picture shows a tree and its shadow. Approximately what time of day does the shadow indicate?

• Sunrise
• Sunset
• Noon
• Late Morning

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

9. Where is the light source in this picture of a girl and her shadow?

• Front
• Back
• Right
• Left

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10. Look at the drawing below. There are four areas in the yard to grow flowers (areas F, G, H, and J). Which area would be best to plant flowers that grow well when they get sunlight in the morning and shade (shadow) in the afternoon?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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