Astronomy

Kyle was riding in the car at night. He noticed that the headlights of other cars seemed to get larger as they came closer to him. How are the headlights of the cars similar to the stars and the Sun?

• The Sun appears larger because it is closer to Earth.

• The Sun is smaller than all of the other stars in the galaxy.

• The Sun is larger than all of the other stars in the galaxy.

• The Sun appears smaller because it is closer to Earth.

Which statement best describes the Sun?

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

• The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

• The Sun reflects the light from the Moon.

• The Sun is the central planet of the Solar System.

Which of the following statements about the Sun is true?

• The Sun is one of very few stars in the Universe.

• The Sun is the only source of light in the Universe.

• The Sun is one of many stars in the Universe.

• The Sun is the only star in the Universe.

Compared to the other stars in the galaxy, the Sun is an average sized star. Why does the Sun appear larger than other stars?

• The Sun is the farthest star from the Earth.

• The Sun is the closest star to the Earth.

• The Sun is dimmer than all of the other stars.

• The Sun is colder than all of the other stars.