STARS

What is a star?

• a constellation

• a cold glowing sphere of gases

• a hot glowing sphere of gases

• a hot glowing sphere of radiation

Which of the following statement is not true?

• Stars differ in size

• Red stars are the hottest stars

• Supernovas are exploding stars

• The sun is a medium sized yellow star

Why does the sun appear bigger than the other stars?

• It has yellow light.

• It is bigger than the other stars.

• It is nearer the Earth than the other stars

• It has a higher temperature than the other stars

Which is a zodiac constellation?

• Big Dipper

• Sagittarius

• Cassiopeia

• Orion

Which is also called the North star?

• Little Dipper

• Big Dipper

• Polaris

• Pegasus

Why are constellations important?

Why do stars seem to twinkle?

Why is understanding stars and constellations important to our life?

How do stars influence the Earth?

How do you describe a night sky?