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2.1 The Stars

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the only star in our solar system?

a)

The Moon

b)

The Sun

c)

Mars

d)

Jupiter

2.

Stars are always in the sky, but we cannot see many stars in the daytime because the Sun's light prevents us from doing so.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

According to the passage, what is the Sun classified as?

a)

Giant star

b)

Medium star

c)

Yellow dwarf star

d)

Red star

4.

Look at the diagram below. Which star is the largest?

a)

small star

b)

medium star

c)

large star

d)

giant star

5.

What are three characteristics scientists can use to classify stars?

a)

Brightness, size, and temperature

b)

Distance from Earth, size, and color

c)

Size, texture, and color

d)

Stars are not different from each other

6.
What affects how bright a star appears to us on Earth?
a)
size, temperature, and distance from Earth
b)
gravity, temperature, and size
c)
movement, temperature, size
d)
color, temperature, and gravity
7.
What type of energy do we get from the Sun?
a)

electrical energy

b)

light energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

mechanical energy

8.

Are all stars the same size?

a)

Yes, stars are only different colors and temperatures

b)

No, stars are different sizes, colors, and temperatures

c)

Yes, they have the same color and temperature also

d)

No, stars only have the same colors and temperatures

9.

Which of the following can explain why stars seem like small points of light?

a)

Stars are only visible at night

b)

Stars are very tiny

c)

Stars are very hot

d)

Stars are very far away from Earth

10.

What two properties of stars affect how bright they appear?

a)

Texture and temperature

b)

Shape and color

c)

Distance from Earth and size

d)

Gravity and magnetism