Big Idea 5 Stars, Sun, & Earth Quiz

What is the smallest star observed by scientists from Earth?

• UY Scuti

• The Sun

• OGLE – TR 122B

• Alpha Centauri

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which star is the largest observed by scientists from Earth?

• Betelgeuse

• Sirius

• Proxima Centauri

• UY Scuti

What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

• Circle

• Square

• Ellipse

• Triangle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun?

• 365 days

• 30 days

• 12 months

• 24 hours

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What causes the stars to appear to move across the night sky?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The movement of the stars

• The revolution of the Earth around the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the reason for day and night on Earth?

• The Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What type of energy does the Sun emit?

• Thermal energy

• Light energy

• All of the above

• Radiant energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which color of stars is the hottest?

• Red

• Blue

• White

• Yellow

How many times does the Earth rotate in one year?

• 12 times

• 365 times

• 30 times

• 24 times

What is the term for the Earth's spinning motion?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Tilt

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6