WorksheetsSeed 4.4.1 Part 1 & 2 (Brightness of Stars)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why does the sun appear bigger than all other stars?
Because it is the biggest star in the universe.
Because it is Earth's closest star.
Because all other stars are much smaller than our star.
Because the sun is the only star we can see.
Which best describes the Sun?
small, blue star
large, red star
medium, yellow star
large, yellow star
What is a star?
collection of dust that gives off heat and light
huge ball of hot, exploding 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
Our Sun is average-sized, average temperature, and middle aged.
False
True
Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the Sun?
they are much smaller
they are so far away
they are not as bright
they are dwarf stars
Which stars are cooler?
red
blue
yellow
white
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
How is the sun different from other stars?
It is yellow.
It is in our solar system.
It is medium sized.
It is far from our planet.
The _____ is the biggest star in our Solar System.
Moon
Earth
Sun
Planets
Why does the sun look small in the sky to us?
It travels around Earth
It is smaller than Earth
93 million miles (150 million kilometers)
It is not very bright
What is the star that is the center of our solar system; provides Earth energy
the Moon
Saturn
the Sun
Mars
How many stars are in our solar system?
The scientist are not sure.
One
Three
Nine
Stars are composed of _____________.
gases
solids
liquids
mud
Stars give out which two forms of energy?
fire and ice
heat and light
fire and heat
light and fire
What color of a star is the hottest?
Red
Yellow
Blue
White
What is an object in space that produces its own heat and light?
Planets
Orbit
Stars
constellation
What shapes are Stars?
Star Shape
Square
Sphere
Cone Shape
