8-4 Stars (394-397)

A __________ is a sphere of hot gases that gives off heat and light.

The Sun is a star.

• True

• False

Why does the Sun look bigger than other stars?

• It is the largest star.

• It is closer to Earth.

• It is the brightest star.

• It is the hottest star.

Sort star colors according to their relative temperature.

Groups:

(a) Warmer

,

(b) Cooler

• yellow

• green

• white

• red

• orange

• blue

What is a light year?

• A measure of time

• A measure of distance

• A measure of speed

• A measure of brightness

The stars are millions of years old.

• True

• False

Stars are found in large groups called __________.

• Clusters

• Constellations

• Galaxies

• Nebulae

The stars and galaxies show us the __________ of God.

• Power

• Beauty

• Mystery

• Wisdom

A __________ is a group of stars that make a pattern or picture in the sky.

• Galaxy

• Constellation

• Cluster

• Nebula

Name two constellations