The Sun and Stars
  • 1. The sun is a star.
A) false
B) true
  • 2. In which galaxy is our solar system located?
A) The Adromeda Galaxy
B) The Milky Way Galaxy
C) The Oreo Cookie Galaxy
  • 3. Stars are made up of which two gases?
A) hydrogen and helium
B) helium and carbon monoxide
C) oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • 4. The two gases of a star react to create ____________. This is what keeps the star burning.
A) nuclear fusion
B) cookies and cream
C) nuclear explosion
  • 5. The surface of the sun has lots of explosions.
A) true
B) false
  • 6. What size is our sun?
A) small
B) medium
C) large
  • 7. A blue star is the coolest star.
A) false
B) true
  • 8. A red star is the hottest star.
A) false
B) true
  • 9. Stars twinkle because of what?
A) Light pulsating down to earth
B) light bending through dust and warm and cold air
C) They wiggle in the sky
  • 10. What is a group of stars in a pattern called?
A) Star Club
B) A constellation
C) Starlets
  • 11. Which is NOT the name of a constellation
A) Orion
B) The Great Bear
C) The Big Dipper
D) Gilligan
  • 12. The brightest STAR in the universe is __________.
A) Sirius
B) The Sun
C) Venus
D) Luna
  • 13. All stars die. When does this happen?
A) When they crash
B) When they explode
C) When they run out of gas to burn
  • 14. Which constellation looks like a large ladle?
A) Orion
B) The big dipper
C) Great Dog
  • 15. The Big Dipper is actually part of a larger constellation called ___________.
A) The Little Bear
B) Orion
C) The Great Bear
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