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Stars: The Twinkling Dots in the Sky

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 94

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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?

Hot gases

Explanation. Stars are fiery balls made of hot gases.

Ice

Rocks

Water

Metal

Question 2

What can the color of a star tell us?

Its age

Its distance from the Earth

Its temperature

Explanation. Stars come in different colors based on their temperature. Red stars are the coolest, and blue stars are the hottest.

The number of planets around it

Its weight

Question 3

What does the term 'celestial' mean in the context of the text?

Shining

Hot

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.

Moving

Huge

Question 4

What is the North Star used for?

For cooking

As a compass

Explanation. The North Star has guided explorers for centuries, serving as a compass in the night sky.

For lighting up the night

For predicting weather

For timekeeping

Question 5

True or False: The light we see from stars might be very old, possibly even older than human civilization.

True

Explanation. The text indicates that the light we see from stars might be very old, possibly even older than human civilization.

False

Not mentioned

Maybe

Does not apply

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