Neil deGrasse Tyson
What did Neil deGrasse Tyson love?
A. The universe
B. The ocean
C. Trains
A. The universe
What can you see in the night sky?
A. Stars
B. Fish
C. Kites
A. Stars
What is the Sun?
A. A star
B. A planet
C. A cloud
A. A star
Which tool can help us look at the Moon?
A. Cup
B. Telescope
C. Toothbrush
B. Telescope
Which object goes around Earth?
A. The Sun
B. The Moon
C. A cloud
B. The Moon
Where did Neil deGrasse Tyson grow up?
A. New York
B. Alaska
C. Texas
A. New York
What is the closest star to Earth?
A. The Sun
B. The Moon
C. Mars
A. The Sun
What does the Sun give Earth?
A. Light and warmth
B. Snow and ice
C. Moon rocks
A. Light and warmth
What do scientists use to learn about space?
A. Observations and tools
B. Only guesses
C. Bedtime stories
A. Observations and tools
Which is a planet?
A. A star
B. The Sun
C. Earth
C. Earth
What place did Neil visit and fall in love with space?
A. A planetarium
B. A farm
C. A library
A. A planetarium
What tool helps us see faraway objects in space?
A. Telescope
B. Spoon
C. Ruler
A. Telescope
Why do stars look small in the night sky?
A. They are very far away
B. They are tiny lamps
C. They hide in clouds
A. They are very far away
What does it mean to observe?
A. Make something up
B. Close your eyes and sleep
C. Look closely and notice details
C. Look closely and notice details
Where is Earth?
A. In space
B. Inside the Sun
C. Under the Moon
A. In space
What can people see in a planetarium?
A. Shows about stars and space
B. Fish in a tank
C. Dinosaurs in a zoo
A. Shows about stars and space
Why do people use a telescope?
A. To see faraway objects more clearly
B. To hear stars sing
C. To make the Sun cooler
A. To see faraway objects more clearly
Which star is closest to Earth?
A. A star in another galaxy
B. The Sun
C. The brightest star at night
B. The Sun
Which is a good question for a young space scientist?
A. What shape is the Moon tonight?
B. Can a star eat lunch?
C. Do planets wear shoes?
A. What shape is the Moon tonight?
Which statement about space is true?
A. Space is only made of clouds
B. Space has stars and planets
C. Space is inside a school
B. Space has stars and planets
What did visiting a planetarium help Neil discover?
A. His love of space
B. His love of cooking
C. His love of soccer
A. His love of space
What might you notice when you look at the Moon over several nights?
A. Its shape seems to change
B. It turns into a star
C. It disappears forever
A. Its shape seems to change
Why can the Sun look brighter than stars we see at night?
A. It shines only in the daytime
B. It is the only star
C. It is much closer to Earth
C. It is much closer to Earth
A student looks at the Moon with a telescope and writes down what they see. What are they doing?
A. Measuring a classroom
B. Making observations
C. Drawing a map of Earth
B. Making observations
Why do scientists ask questions about space?
A. To learn how the universe works
B. To make stars come closer
C. To change the Moon’s shape
A. To learn how the universe works