Sun and Stars

What type of celestial object is the Sun?

• star

• planet

• comet

• asteroid

According to the diagram, white dwarf stars are:

• high temperature high brightness

• high temperature low brightness

• low temperature high brightness

• low temperature low brightness

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

According to the diagram, a red giant is

• low temperature high brightness

• low temperature low brightness

• high temperature low brightness

• high temperature high brightness

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

What is a star made up of?

• Gases

• asteroids

• ice

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The Sun is the closest _____________ to the Earth.

• star

• planet

• satellite

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The Sun is the brightest object in the day sky.

• True

• False

There are many colors of stars. What color star is our Sun?

• Yellow

• Red

• White

• Blue

The Sun appears to be the brightest and largest star, but there are actually stars that are larger and brighter than the Sun.

• True

• False

Which sentence best describes the Sun?

• It is larger than Earth and is made of gases and dust.

• It is smaller than Earth and is very cold.

• It is close to Earth and is made of rocks.

Lucy wants to learn more about a star's physical features. What is a question Lucy could ask to learn more about a star's physical features?

• What is the star's name?

• What are the star's size and brightness?

• Where is the star located?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3