Stars: Our Glittery Friends in the Sky
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
88
Stars are like magical dots in our night sky. They have different sizes, colors, and brightness. The Sun is a star too, it's closest to us and that's why it seems so big and bright! Stars are very important because they help us in many ways. For example, sailors used to navigate their ships by looking at the stars. One cool fact is that a 'shooting star' is not a star, but a tiny piece of rock burning up as it races through our atmosphere. Isn't that amazing?
Question 1
What is a 'shooting star' according to the text?
A
A star that moves quickly
B
A large rock in the sky
C
A very bright star
D
A tiny piece of rock burning up in the atmosphere
Explanation. According to the text, a 'shooting star' is not a star, but a tiny piece of rock burning up as it races through our atmosphere.
E
A star that falls from the sky
Question 2
Why do stars seem like magical dots in the sky?
A
Because they are very large
B
Because they are different colors
C
Because they are very bright
D
Because they are very far away
Explanation. Stars seem like magical dots in the sky because they are very far away from us.
E
Because they are very small
Question 3
Why is the Sun so big and bright compared to other stars?
A
Because it is the largest star
B
Because it is the brightest star
C
Because it is closest to us
Explanation. The Sun seems so big and bright compared to other stars because it is the star that is closest to us.
D
Because it is the hottest star
E
Because it is the only star in our solar system
Question 4
How did sailors use stars in the past?
A
To predict the weather
B
To navigate their ships
Explanation. In the past, sailors used to navigate their ships by looking at the stars.
C
To tell the time
D
To find treasure
E
To communicate with each other
Question 5
What does the text say about the sizes, colors and brightness of stars?
A
All stars are the same size, color and brightness
B
Stars have different sizes, colors and brightness
Explanation. The text says that stars have different sizes, colors and brightness.
C
Stars are all the same size, but have different colors and brightness
D
Stars are all the same color, but have different sizes and brightness
E
Stars are all the same brightness, but have different sizes and colors
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