Science: Unit 5 Review : Patterns Of Earth And Sky

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What is the reason we can't see stars during the day?

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We can't see any stars during the day because the sun is so bright that it overwhelms the stars' brightness.

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TRUE or FALSE: Stars are all around Earth and in every direction.

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TRUE

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What force pulls objects down toward the ground on Earth?

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Gravity pulls objects down toward the ground.

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TRUE or FALSE: Stars are like the sun, except they are very tiny.

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FALSE

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TRUE or FALSE: We only see most stars at night because the sun is too bright in the daytime.

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TRUE

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What is the main reason we see the moon during the day?

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The moon can be visible during the day because it reflects sunlight, and its brightness can sometimes be seen against the blue sky.

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What is the difference between a star and a planet?

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A star produces its own light through nuclear fusion, while a planet reflects light from a star.

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What is the sun classified as?

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The sun is classified as a star.

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What happens to the visibility of stars when the sun rises?

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When the sun rises, its brightness makes it difficult to see stars.