Sun and Stars

Stars can be the same size and the same temperature, but one may appear brighter than the other. Why?

• The brighter star is farther away.

• The brighter star is bigger.

• The brighter star is closer to Earth.

• The brighter star is hotter.

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about the Sun?

• The Sun is a star.

• The Sun is the largest star in our galaxy.

• The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

• The Sun is made of hot, glowing gases.

The Sun releases light energy and warms the Earth.

• True

• False

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The Sun appears larger to us than other stars because...

• it is hotter than all other stars

• it is the brightest star in our galaxy

• it is a different color than all other stars

• it is much closer to Earth than other stars

Stars look small in our night sky because they

• are all dim and losing energy

• are tiny specks of gas

• are all very close to Earth

• are all far from Earth

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The Sun is a ___________________ star.

• yellow

• white

• blue

• brown

Which of the following would NOT explain why stars might appear larger than other stars?

• The stars are closer to Earth.

• The stars are brighter.

• The stars are actually bigger in size.

• The stars are farther from Earth.

Which of the following gives off light energy?

• clouds during the day

• the Sun

• Saturn

• the moon at nighttime

Energy from the Sun travels to Earth as ______________ energy.

• sound

• electrical

• mechanical

• light

Objects that are farther from light appear larger than objects that are closer to light.

• True

• False