The Sun and Stars Flashcard 1

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What does the heading 'Everybody's Different' in the Sun and Stars text mean?

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Stars can be different sizes, colors, and temperatures.

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True or False: The way a star 'burns' is just like the way a fire burns here on Earth.

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False

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Why does the sun look larger and brighter than other stars?

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Because it is so close to Earth.

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What is a huge ball of hot, glowing gases that gives off heat and light called?

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A star.

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What happens when a very large star burns hydrogen and helium much faster than smaller stars?

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It can explode in a supernova.

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What is a supernova?

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An explosion of a very large star after it burns out.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The Sun.

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What are stars made of?

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Hot gases, primarily hydrogen and helium.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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What is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky?

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A constellation.