Earth Sun Moon and Stars

Which object in our solar system is a star?

• Moon

• Sun

• Meteor

• Sirius B

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What happens when the area in which you live tilts away from the sun?

• It is summer.

• It is spring.

• It is winter.

• It is fall.

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What does the Earth's rotation cause?

• day and night

• seasons

• stars to move

• the Sun to revolve

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What would happen if the Earth took MORE time to rotate on its axis?

• A day would be longer than 24 hours.

• A day would be shorter than 24 hours.

• A year would be longer than 365 days.

• A year would be shorter than 365 days.

How is the sun different from the stars you see at night?

(a)  

• The sun is the closest star to Earth.

• The sun is so bright because it's the biggest star in the universe.

• The sun is the only star that has planets orbiting it.

• The sun is not a star.

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

• microscope

• barometer

• binoculars

• telescope

A student in another class claims, "The Sun, Moon, and stars are different brightness because they each create different amounts of light." Write whether you agree or disagree with this student and explain why.

Which best describes the Sun?

• small, blue star

• large, red star

• medium, yellow star

• large, yellow star

Why do the shape and direction of your shadow change during the day?

• The Sun's position changes during the day.

• The shadows can show the time of day.

• The Sun rises at different times each day.

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____ are giant balls of exploding gas.