Why do some stars appear brighter than others in the night sky?
What Makes Stars Bright

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Science
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4th Grade
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Hard
Charles Martinez
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are closer to Earth.
They are larger in size.
They are older stars.
They are made of different materials.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor primarily determines the brightness of a star as seen from Earth?
The star's age
The star's distance from Earth
The star's color
The star's shape
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason some stars are bigger than others?
They have more mass.
They are closer to Earth.
They are older.
They are made of different elements.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the size of a star affect its brightness?
Larger stars are always dimmer.
Larger stars are always brighter.
Larger stars can be brighter because they emit more light.
Size does not affect brightness.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Consider two stars of the same size but different distances from Earth. Which one will appear brighter?
The one that is farther away
The one that is closer
They will appear equally bright
The one that is older
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a star is very bright but not very large, what could be a possible reason?
It is very close to Earth.
It is very far from Earth.
It is a very old star.
It is a very young star.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is true about the size of stars?
All stars are the same size.
Stars can vary greatly in size.
Stars are only small.
Stars are only large.
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