Stars

The Sun is considered a ___________.

• planet

• comet

• star

• moon

Stars are giant balls of ____________.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is an accurate model of how the Sun, Earth, and Moon move?

• Sun and moon orbit Earth

• Earth and moon orbit Sun

• Earth orbit's the Sun and the moon orbits Earth

• Earth and sun orbit moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

What do we see in the sky at night? (Multiple selection)

• Moon

• Sun

• Stars

• Clouds

• The Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The name of our Galaxy is:

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The sun is a star.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Choose the correct definition for the following concept:

stars

• Bright balls of hot gas.

• Group of stars that form shapes.

• The star closest to Earth.

What is the primary element that stars are made of?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which process powers the energy output of stars?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical combustion

• Radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What is the closest star to Earth?

• Proxima Centauri

• Sirius

• Alpha Centauri

• The Sun