Vocab
Another word for somewhat dark is _____________.
dim
Another word for very large is ___________.
gigantic
Why does the sun appear to be the largest star in the sky?
It is the closest star to Earth.
The big dipper looks like what?
a ladle
ladle
gas
What statement is a conclusion you can draw about the sun?
a. The sun is hotter than blue stars and red stars.
b.The sun is hotter than blue stars and colder than red.
c. The sun is colder than blue stars and red stars.
d. The sun is colder than blue stars and hotter than red.
d. The sun is colder than blue stars and hotter than red.
Why can't people in cities and urban areas see as many stars as people in rural areas?
Light pollution and smog.
The vocabulary word that means the amount of heat.
Temperature
A synonym for designs.
patterns
What was the author's purpose for writing Seeing Stars?
What is an expository text?
A non-fiction story that gives facts and information about something.
Another word for designs is _________.
A synonym for large spoon.
ladle
Why does it look like the stars in the sky move?
The Earth spins.
Who is the author of Seeing Stars?
Donna Latham
The word that means to give off light.
shine
A synonym for the amount of heat.
Why is July 3rd-August 11th called the "dog days of summer"?
Sirius rises and sets with the sun.
What tool can people use to see stars at night?
a telescope