WorksheetsSun and Stars
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The sun is a star. Which best describes what makes up the sun?
melted rock
cold, glowing gasses
hot, glowing gasses
fire
What forms of the sun's energy reach Earth?
Light and heat.
Heat and electricity.
Light and sound.
Light and electricity.
Which statement is true about the sun?
The sun rotates around the Earth.
The sun is smaller than the Earth.
The sun is a star.
The sun is the brightest star in our solar system.
Which tool works best for observing stars?
Microscope
Telescope
Magnifying Glass
Hand Lens
How does the sun differ from other stars?
It is hotter than other stars
It is larger than other stars
It is farther from Earth than other stars
It is closer to Earth than other stars
What is true about the size of the sun?
It is a medium size star
It is the largest star in our solar system
It is smaller than some planets and larger than other planets
The sun is the same size as the moon.
Why do other stars disappear during the day?
Other stars are further away from Earth than the sun
The other stars have burned out
Other stars have no brightness
Earth does not face the other stars during the day
Which of these statements about telescopes is true?
They make stars appear larger and closer
They let us see fewer stars
They only work at night
They make stars appear farther away
Which describes the sun?
white, dwarf star
red, giant star
yellow, medium star
blue, medium star
The sun rotates around the Earth.
True.
False
