Which of the following is the closest star to Earth?

• Polaris

• The Sun

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

What is the main role of the Sun for Earth?

• To provide rain

• To give light and heat

• To create wind

• To make clouds

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Which of these is a star?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

How is the Sun different from other stars?

• It is the only star that shines

• It is the only star that is yellow

• It is the only star that is close to Earth

• It is the only star that is round

What do stars do at night?

• They disappear

• They twinkle

• They change color

• They fall

Why is the Sun important for plants?

• It helps them grow by providing light

• It gives them water

• It makes them colorful

• It keeps them warm at night

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Which of the following is NOT a star?

• The Sun

• Sirius

• The Moon

• Betelgeuse

What is one way the Sun is similar to other stars?

• It is made of gas

• It is the same size as all stars

• It is the same color as all stars

• It is the same distance from Earth as all stars

What happens to the Sun at night?

• It goes to sleep

• It moves to the other side of Earth

• It turns off

• It becomes a star

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Which of these statements is true about stars?

• All stars are the same size

• Stars are made of rock

• Stars are far away from Earth

• Stars are only visible during the day