Stars and the Sun

Which of the following is a reason why some stars appear dimmer than others?

• They are smaller in size.

• They are farther away from Earth.

• They are made of different materials.

• They are not real stars.

If a star is 10 light-years away from Earth and another star is 20 light-years away, which star will appear brighter?

• The star 10 light-years away.

• The star 20 light-years away.

• Both stars will appear equally bright.

• Neither star will be visible.

A star and all bodies that orbit around that star.

• Universe

• Galaxy

• Solar System

• Earth

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How many stars are in our solar system?

• 1 million

• 1

• 1 billion

• more than we know

We can use what tool to help us look at the Sun & stars?

• microscope

• barometer

• odometer

• telescope

Which is the brightest star in the sky?

• Betelgeuse

• Rigel

• Sirius

• Antares

About how many minutes does it take light from the sun to travel to the Earth?

• it is instant

• 14 seconds

• 8 minutes

• 1 light year

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Our sun does NOT ___________?

• makes day brighter than night

• provide heat energy for the water cycle

• heat our water, land, and air

• burn trees and plants

You can tell stars apart by looking at their ___?

• size, color, and brightness

• size, heat, and light

• size, temperature, and distance

• brightness, color, and distance

What are stars made of?

• gas and dust from Earth

• gas and dust from space

• gas, dust, and bright light

• gas and bright light