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Sun and Stars

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sun is a star. Which best describes what makes up the sun?

a)

melted rock

b)

cold, glowing gasses

c)

hot, glowing gasses

d)

fire

2.

What forms of the sun's energy reach Earth?

a)

Light and heat.

b)

Heat and electricity.

c)

Light and sound.

d)

Light and electricity.

3.

Which statement is true about the sun?

a)

The sun rotates around the Earth.

b)

The sun is smaller than the Earth.

c)

The sun is a star.

d)

The sun is the brightest star in our solar system.

4.

Which tool works best for observing stars?

a)

Microscope

b)

Telescope

c)

Magnifying Glass

d)

Hand Lens

5.

How does the sun differ from other stars?

a)

It is hotter than other stars

b)

It is larger than other stars

c)

It is farther from Earth than other stars

d)

It is closer to Earth than other stars

6.

What is true about the size of the sun?

a)

It is a medium size star

b)

It is the largest star in our solar system

c)

It is smaller than some planets and larger than other planets

d)

The sun is the same size as the moon.

7.

Why do other stars disappear during the day?

a)

Other stars are further away from Earth than the sun

b)

The other stars have burned out

c)

Other stars have no brightness

d)

Earth does not face the other stars during the day

8.

Which of these statements about telescopes is true?

a)

They make stars appear larger and closer

b)

They let us see fewer stars

c)

They only work at night

d)

They make stars appear farther away

9.

Which describes the sun?

a)

white, dwarf star

b)

red, giant star

c)

yellow, medium star

d)

blue, medium star

10.

The sun rotates around the Earth.

a)

True.

b)

False