Patterns in Space

The apparent brightness of a star depends on its....

• inner core.

• distance from Earth.

• distance from the sun.

Rena is studying four stars that are about the same actual size. She made this table showing the distances of four stars from Earth. Which star has the greatest apparent brightest?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

The actual brightness of a star depends on its__________________.

• distance from Earth

• temperature

Which star would appear to be largest when viewed from Earth?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Which statement correctly compares the sun and planets?

• Planets are all made of solid materials; the sun is made of gases.

• Planets orbit the sun; the sun is at the center of the solar system.

• Planets gives off energy; the sun does not.

• Planets have an atmosphere; the sun does not.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Look at the picture. It shows two orbits.

Which orbit determines the length of a year.

• orbit one

• orbit two

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Brett made this model of the inner solar system.

Select the letter that represents the planet that has a rusty surface.

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which planets in the inner solar system have the least number of moons?

• W,X

• YZ

Chloe is making a list of inner planet characteristics to use for a model she is making. Which of the following is not a characteristic of all the inner planets?

• Inner planets orbit the sun.

• Inner planets have solid rocky surfaces.

• Inner planets have many moons.

• Inner planets have atmospheres.

Joanna is making a poster of the solar system for a science art display.

Joanna needs to label the asteroid belt. Choose the number that identifies the location of the asteroid belt.

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• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3