Big Idea 5: Earth in Space and Time

How is the Sun different from other stars in the sky?

• The Sun is much larger than all the other stars.

• . The Sun is much hotter than all the other stars.

• The Sun is much closer to the Earth than other stars.

• The Sun is made up of gases while other stars are not.

Which of the following statements is true about the birds?

• The birds are not affected by gravity because they are light

• Birds fly using heat energy to overcome gravity

• Birds will always fall out of the air

• The birds are suing a pushing force in tier wings to overcome gravity

Why do scientists compare their results?

• Scientists will change their results after discussing each other’s explanations.

• Scientists compare their results so they do not have to repeat the investigation.

• Scientists want to make sure they have different results.

• Scientists question, discuss, and check each other’s explanations

Avery is using a telescope to observe stars in the night sky. Why does she use a telescope to observe stars in the night sky?

• telescopes allow us to see fewer stars

• telescopes allow us to see more stars

• telescopes allow to see small things larger

• telescopes are a cool tool to use

Rockets are powerful enough to escape the effects of Earth’s gravity and reach outer space. What does this tell us about Earth’s gravity?

• gravity can be overcome

• rockets are fun and cool

• gravity changes from time to time

• gravity is too powerful and can not be overcome

Why do scientists use models?

• to help them observe living things in their natural environments

• to help them understand and explain how things work

• to help them fill up museums with beautiful artwork

• to help them exactly replicate the natural world

The Sun gives off both _____ and _____ energy

• light and gravity

• heat and thermal

• light and heat

• visible and plant

True or False: The Sun appears bigger than other stars because it is closer to Earth

• True

• False

Which of the following explains why stars appear to be so small in the night sky?

• the stars are very far away

• the stars are not bright

• all other stars are much smaller than our Sun

• the night sky makes all objects look small

Jordan and Kerry are both observing stars. Jordan is observing the stars in the night sky and drawing a diagram. Kenrry is comparing and contrasting the brightness of different stars and recording her observations. Which student is doing a scientific investigation?

• Jordan

• Kerry

• Both Jordan and Kerry

• Neither Jordan or Kerry