Stars: The Twinkling Dots in the Sky
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
94
Stars are like celestial campfires, burning bright and providing warmth. These fiery balls are made of hot gases, and the Sun is one we see every day. Stars come in different sizes and colors based on their temperature. Red stars are the coolest, and blue stars are the hottest. The lifecycle of a star, from birth to death, is a fascinating journey spanning millions of years. Did you know the light we see from stars might be very old, even older than the human civilization? And the North Star has guided explorers for centuries!
Question 1
What are stars made of?
A
Hot gases
Explanation. Stars are fiery balls made of hot gases.
B
Ice
C
Rocks
D
Water
E
Metal
Question 2
What can the color of a star tell us?
A
Its age
B
Its distance from the Earth
C
Its temperature
Explanation. Stars come in different colors based on their temperature. Red stars are the coolest, and blue stars are the hottest.
D
The number of planets around it
E
Its weight
Question 3
What does the term 'celestial' mean in the context of the text?
A
Shining
B
Hot
C
Relating to the sky or outer space
Explanation. In the context of the text, 'celestial' refers to the sky or outer space where stars are located.
D
Moving
E
Huge
Question 4
What is the North Star used for?
A
For cooking
B
As a compass
Explanation. The North Star has guided explorers for centuries, serving as a compass in the night sky.
C
For lighting up the night
D
For predicting weather
E
For timekeeping
Question 5
True or False: The light we see from stars might be very old, possibly even older than human civilization.
A
True
Explanation. The text indicates that the light we see from stars might be very old, possibly even older than human civilization.
B
False
C
Not mentioned
D
Maybe
E
Does not apply
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