Sun, Moon, and Stars Review

Why does the sun appear bigger than all other stars?

• It is the biggest star in the universe.

• It is Earth's closest star.

• All other stars are much smaller than our star.

• The sun is the only star we can see.

What is a star?

• collection of dust that gives off heat and light

• huge ball of hot, glowing gas that gives off heat and light

• ball of electricity that gives off heat and light

• a bright burning planet that gives off heat and light

In comparison to other stars in the sky, the Sun appears brighter because it is ...

• hotter

• larger

• older

• closer

A ________ is a group of stars that form a picture.

• constellation
• universe
• world
• Polaris

Which star is located in our solar system?

• Bernard's Star

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Sun

Which characteristics describe a star? Choose all that apply.

• Made of gas

• Made of rock

• Give off heat and light

• Close to our planet

• Far from our planet

The sun is a glowing ball of _______.

• water
• liquid
• gases
• rocks

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How old is the sun

• 17 years
• About 4.5 Million years
• 2 days
• 10 million years

What is the sun made from?

• Heat
• Hydrogen and Helium gas
• Nitrogen gas
• Fire and heat

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True or False
The Sun is the biggest star in the sky.

• True
• False

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