5th Grade - Observing the stars

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What is a star?

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A ball of gas in space that produces its own light and heat.

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What is the name of the star that is thought to be older than the universe?

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Methuselah.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The Sun.

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What does the term 'universe' refer to?

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The vast space that contains all matter, energy, planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space.

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What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?

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The Sun.

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What is the process of analyzing data collected from an experiment called?

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Conclusion.

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What sense does the imagery of stars in the night sky appeal to?

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Sight.

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What is the estimated age of the universe?

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About 13.8 billion years.

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What keeps the solar system in orbit around the Sun?

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The Sun's enormous gravity.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet does not produce its own light and heat, while a star does.