Stars

What is a star?

• A giant ball of hot, glowing gas

• A small rock in space

• A type of planet

• A cloud in the sky

Why do stars look like points of light?

• Because they are very far away

• Because they are very small

• Because they are very close

• Because they are not bright

What can stars have different levels of?

• Brightness

• Color

• Shape

• Temperature

What do stars release?

• Energy

• Water

• Air

• Dust

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

How do some stars appear compared to others?

• Brighter

• Smaller

• Closer

• Darker

What does the text suggest about dim stars?

• They are always farther away than bright stars.

• They can be closer to Earth than bright stars.

• They are not visible from Earth.

• They are not real stars.

What does the sun's brightness compared to other stars tell us?

• The sun is the largest star.

• The sun is the closest star to Earth.

• The sun is the hottest star.

• The sun is the only star.

What does the text explain about star brightness?

• All stars are equally bright.

• A star's brightness can appear different from its actual brightness.

• Only the sun is bright.

• Brightness depends on the star's color.

What is one thing you can use at home to observe the universe?

• Smaller and simpler telescopes

• Binoculars

• Magnifying glass

• Sunglasses

What is the main topic of the text?

• Telescopes and how they help us see the sky

• How to build a telescope

• The history of stars

• Different types of clouds