Exploring the Sun, Moon, and Stars

What is the Sun primarily composed of?

• Solid rock

• Ice

• Fiery gases

• Liquid water

In which direction do we see the Sun in the morning?

• North

• South

• West

• East

What is a key characteristic of bright stars?

• They are always red

• They make lots of light

• They are hard to see

• They are always in the east

Which star group is known for its backward question mark and triangle shape?

• Orion

• Big Dipper

• Gemini

• Leo the Lion

How can you use the Big Dipper to find Arcturus?

• Follow the line of its bowl

• Look directly above it

• Follow the arc of its handle

• Look directly below it

What is the significance of the North Star?

• It changes position every night

• It always stays in the same place

• It is the brightest star

• It is the closest star to Earth

Why do the stars appear to move across the sky at night?

• The Earth is turning

• The stars are moving

• The Moon is moving

• The Sun is moving

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the Moon primarily made of?

• Ice

• Gas

• Water

• Rock

What do we call the Moon when it looks like a skinny banana?

• Full Moon

• Crescent Moon

• Gibbous Moon

• Quarter Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why is the sky black on the Moon even during the daytime?

• The Moon has no air

• The Moon is too far from the Sun

• The Moon has no water

• The Moon is always in shadow