Stars reading assignment

Front

What happens to big stars when they die?

Back

They often explode.

Front

Do stars change their size?

Back

Yes, stars can change their size.

Front

Does the light from a star get stronger, then weaker, then stronger again?

Back

No, that statement is false.

Front

What is the name of the planet we live on?

Back

Earth.

Front

What is an asteroid?

Back

An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the sun.

Front

What is a star?

Back

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

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is a supernova?

Back

A supernova is the explosion of a star at the end of its life cycle.

Front

What is a galaxy?

Back

A galaxy is a large system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity.

Front

What is a constellation?

Back

A constellation is a group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern.