Focus On Physical Science: California Grade 8

Lesson 1: Stars

Standards Check

1.
Which star is the closest to Earth? 4.b
A)the Sun
B)the Moon
C)Ursa Major
D)Alpha Centauri
2.
What is the temperature of a star with a blue color? 4.b
A)hot
B)cool
C)medium for a star
D)the same as the Sun
3.
The lower the apparent magnitude number is, the __________. 4.d
A)brighter the star looks from Earth
B)dimmer the star is
C)brighter the star is
D)dimmer the star looks from Earth
4.
What unit is used to measure distance outside Earth's solar system? 4.c
A)light-year
B)astronomical unit
C)kilometer
D)miles
5.
What unit is used to measure distance within our solar system? 4.c
A)astronomical unit
B)light-year
C)kilometer
D)miles
6.
What form of energy is light that is emitted from stars? 4.d
A)radiation
B)convection
C)convection
D)thermal
7.
The __________ __________ is a measure of the amount of light received on earth. 4.b
A)apparent magnitude
B)absolute magnitude
C)absolute measure
D)apparent measure
8.
The __________ __________of a star is a measure of the amount of light it gives off. 4.b
A)absolute magnitude
B)apparent magnitude
C)absolute solitude
D)apparent strength
9.
Our sun is considered a star of__________ temperature. 4.b
A)medium
B)hot
C)cool
D)low
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