Unit 4: Earth and Space Pattern Review

Order the three stars from closest to Earth to farthest from Earth.

• Star C, Star A, Star B

• Star B, Star A, Star C

• Star C, Star B, Star A

• Star A, Star C, Star B

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The stars in the sky appear to move because Earth is moving by revolving around the Sun and rotating on its axis.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What color of star is the coolest?

• Green

• Blue

• White

• Red

Which of the following is true about the stars in a constellation?

• They form different patterns throughout the year.

• They are closer together than other stars.

• They are larger than other stars.

• They keep the same pattern throughout the year.

A comet is a mixture of frozen gases, ice, dust, and rock that orbits the Sun.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements best explains why some stars appear brighter than others?

• Some stars absorb more energy from the Sun.

• Some stars are closer to Earth than others.

• Some stars are closer to the

• Some stars have a better position in the sky.

What unit do scientists use to measure distances in space?

• kilometers

• gigameters

• light-years

• centimeters

Patterns of stars in the night sky that are named after animals, fictional characters, and objects are called

• Clusters

• Constellations

• Connectors

• Conglomeration

____ are spheres of hot gas that give off heat and light.

• Planets

• White dwarfs

• 4.3 light-years

• Stars

Which of the following stars would appear brightest from Earth?

• 4.4 Light Years

• 4.3 Light Years

• 4.7 Light Years

• 4.1 Light Years