Quiz on Stars and Astronomy

What is a star?

• A planet that reflects light

• A rock in space

• An object in the sky that makes its own light

• A light bulb in space

Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars?

• It is made of fire

• It is the only star

• It is the closest star to Earth

• It is the largest star in the galaxy

Why can't we see many stars during the day?

• The sky turns blue and hides them

• The Sun's light makes it hard to see them

• The Moon blocks the view

• They disappear in the morning

What helps us see stars that are small or faint?

• Sunglasses

• A telescope

• Binoculars

• A flashlight

What can you say about the number of stars in the sky?

• You can count them easily

• There are only a few

• There are more than we can easily count

• There are ten

What does the Sun have in common with other stars?

• It moves in space

• It reflects light

• It makes its own light

• It is not hot

What do some stars appear larger and brighter than others?

• Because they are shaped differently

• Because they are closer or hotter

• Because they twinkle

• Because they are planets

When is the best time to see the most stars?

• On a sunny day

• During the afternoon

• On a dark, clear night

• During a cloudy night

Where are stars during the day?

• They disappear

• Behind the Moon

• Still in the sky, but hidden by the Sun's light

• Under the ground

Why do scientists use telescopes?

• To clean stars

• To make stars

• To see stars better

• To move stars