Unit 1: Review Quiz

Why does the Sun look brighter than other stars in the night sky?

• It's the closest star to Earth.

• It's bigger than other stars.

• It burns the hottest.

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Which of these would look dimmest from Earth?

• A small star close to Earth.

• A large star far from Earth.

• The Sun.

Why can we see stars only at night?

• Stars reflect moonlight.

• The moon blocks the stars during the day.

• The Sun's light blocks them during the day.

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If a star is 1 light year away and another star is 10 light years away, which will appear brighter?

• The star 1 light year away.

• The star 10 light years away.

• Both stars look the same.

What is a constellation?

• A group of stars that form a pattern.

• A galaxy filled with stars.

• A group of planets moving together.

Why do we see different constellations in different seasons?

• Constellations move around the Earth.

• As Earth orbits the Sun we see different parts of space.

• They are only visible once a year.

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Why do stars appear to move across the night sky?

• The stars are moving through space.

• The moon's gravity pulls them along.

• Earth's rotation makes them appear to move.

What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

• The moon blocking the Sun.

• Earth spinning on its axis.

• Earth moving closer and farther away from the Sun.

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How have constellations been used throughout history to help people on Earth?

• To help sailors navigate at night.

• To help farmers know when to plant crops.

• To help determine weather changes.

• To remember stories and important events.

• To help tell time.

When are shadows the shortest during the day?

• In the evening.

• In the morning.

• At sunrise.

• At noon.

• In the afternoon

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