The Sun and Stars

What is the main reason the Sun appears brighter than other stars in the sky?

• The Sun is larger than all other stars.

• The Sun is closer to Earth than other stars.

• The Sun is the only star that emits light.

• The Sun is made of different materials than other stars.

Why do we see the Sun during the day but not other stars?

• The Sun is the only star that shines during the day.

• The Sun is much closer and brighter than other stars.

• Other stars are hidden behind the clouds.

• Other stars are not visible from Earth.

How does the distance of a star from Earth affect its apparent brightness?

• The closer a star is, the dimmer it appears.

• The farther a star is, the brighter it appears.

• The closer a star is, the brighter it appears.

• Distance does not affect a star's brightness.

Which of the following is a reason why some stars appear dimmer than others?

• They are smaller in size.

• They are farther away from Earth.

• They are made of different materials.

• They are not real stars.

A star and all bodies that orbit around that star.

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Earth

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How many stars are in our solar system?

• 1 million

• 1

• 1 billion

• more than we know

Moving around another object is called

• rotating

• orbiting

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We can use what tool to help us look at the Sun & stars?

• microscope

• barometer

• odometer

• telescope

About how many minutes does it take light from the sun to travel to the Earth?

• it is instant

• 14 seconds

• 8 minutes

• 1 light year

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You can tell stars apart by looking at their ___?

• size, color, and brightness

• size, heat, and light

• size, temperature, and distance

• brightness, color, and distance