3/7 Sun and Stars Quiz

Why does the sun appear bigger than all other stars?

• It is the biggest star in the universe.

• It is Earth's closest star.

• All other stars are much smaller than our star.

• The sun is the only star we can see.

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

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

• hotter

• larger

• older

• closer

Our Sun is average-sized, average temperature, and middle aged.

• False

• True

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 very hot?

• red

• blue

• yellow

Which stars are cooler?

• red

• blue

• yellow

A ________ is a group of stars that form a picture.

• constellation
• universe
• world
• Polaris

Which star is located in our solar system?

• Bernard's Star

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Sun