Stars and Star Patterns Week 1

Front

Why do other stars appear so much smaller than the sun?

Back

They are so far away.

Front

A group of stars, and or star systems, star clusters, dust and gas held together by gravity is known as:

Back

Galaxy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

Which of the following are characteristics that we use to compare and describe stars?

Back

Color, surface temperature, distance.

Front

What color of star is the coolest?

Back

Red.

Front

The distance that light travels in a year is referred to as a ...

Back

Light year.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is a star?

Back

A massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern.

Front

What is the Milky Way?

Back

The galaxy that contains our solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What is a light year used to measure?

Back

The distance light travels in one year.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3