Quiz: Brightness of Stars

Quiz: Brightness of Stars

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Quiz: Brightness of Stars

Quiz: Brightness of Stars

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Science

5th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS1-3, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars?

The Sun is closer to Earth than other stars.
Other stars are actually brighter, but we can't see them clearly.
The Sun is made of different materials than other stars.
The Sun reflects light from the moon, making it appear brighter.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

7. True or false: stars give off their own light.

True
False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Light-years are the unit used to measure distance in space. Three students estimated the distance of each star from Earth. Which student’s estimate is most accurate?

Student 1
Student 2
Student 3

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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which of the following is a reasonable estimate of the distance between the Sun and Earth?

Less than 1 light year
8 light years
13 light years
More than 25 light years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following explains the apparent brightness of stars?

Brighter stars are larger and emit more light.
Brighter stars are closer to Earth.
Brightness of stars is determined by their color.
Brighter stars are hotter than dim stars.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

scientists who study outer space

stars

celestial objects

astronomers

telescope

apparent brightness

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

bright, celestial objects that give off their own light by using energy produced in their core

stars

celestial objects

astronomers

telescope

apparent brightness

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