Understanding the Sun and Stars

What is the study of things in space called?

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Geology

• History

What is the sun?

• A planet

• A moon

• A star

• A cloud

How many days does it take for Earth to go around the sun one time?

• 7 days

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 100 days

What is the sun made of?

• Water

• Rocks

• Burning gases

• Ice

What does the sun give us?

• Rain and wind

• Light and heat

• Snow and ice

• Clouds and fog

If Earth was as small as the end of a pin, how big would the sun be in a model?

• A marble

• A basketball

• A car

• A house

What are stars that are smaller than our sun called?

• Giant stars

• Supergiant stars

• Red dwarf stars

• Blue stars

What are stars that are much bigger than our sun called?

• Tiny stars

• Supergiant stars

• Small stars

• Medium stars

Why does the sun look bigger than other stars in the sky?

• It is the biggest star

• It is the brightest star

• It is the closest star to Earth

• It is the hottest star

What would happen if Earth was much closer to the sun?

• It would be too cold

• It would be too hot

• It would be just right

• It would have more water