Identifying Stars in the Night Sky

What primarily makes a star shine?

• Shining from reflected moonlight

• Reflecting light from planets

• Burning gases in its core

• Glowing due to electrical energy

Which star is closest to Earth?

• Polaris

• Alpha Centauri

• Sirius

• The Sun

How can you distinguish a planet from a star in the night sky?

• Planets twinkle more than stars

• Planets are usually brighter and move differently

• Stars move across the sky over months

• Stars are closer to Earth than planets

What is the main difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

• Dwarf planets do not orbit the Sun

• Dwarf planets are always farther from the Sun

• Dwarf planets are smaller and have a more cluttered orbit path

• Dwarf planets have a clearer path around the Sun

How many planets are in our solar system?

• 7 excluding Earth

• More than 8, including dwarf planets

• 9 including dwarf planets

• 8

Why do stars appear to twinkle?

• Due to the Earth's atmosphere

• Due to changes in their brightness

• They are actually blinking

• Because they are moving rapidly

What are asteroids primarily made of?

• Liquid water

• Rock and metal

• Dust and carbon

• Ice and gas

Which object is not a star?

• Venus

• Enif

• The Sun

• Sirius

What characteristic helps to identify a star in the night sky?

• It changes colors frequently

• It appears to move with other stars

• It does not twinkle

• It moves quickly across the sky

What makes real stars different from planets and asteroids in the sky?

• They can only be seen with telescopes

• They generate their own light

• They are the only objects that move in the sky

• They are always the brightest objects