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As the Earth rotates and revolves you'll see all the constellations over the course of _____

• a night
• a week
• a month
• a year

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Earth rotates on its axis, making a complete turn in _____

• one hour
• one day
• one month
• one year

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A cluster of stars in the sky that are grouped together in a particular pattern is called _____

• a constellation
• a zodiac
• an ecliptic
• the axis

What is the nearest star to planet Earth?

• Moon

• Sun

• Sirius

• Proxima Centauri

Why does our sun appear to be the largest and brightest star in the sky?

• it is the closest star to Earth
• it is the biggest star
• it is the brightest star
• none of the above

True or False: The planets, moons, stars, and the Earth are all part of the universe.

• True

• False

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Objects __________ to you appear larger.

• farther away

• closer

Objects farther away from you appear _______.

• smaller

• larger

Why do the stars look so small from Earth?

• they are small (size)
• they aren't as bright 
• they are far away (distance)

Do stars make their own light?

• yes
• no