Stars, Planets, and Brightness Worksheet
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Stars, Planets, and Brightness Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. A star gives off its own __.
2. Which object usually reflects light instead of making it?
3. The sun appears brightest from Earth because it is relatively __.
4. Match the object to its description: sun
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5. Match the object to its description: Earth
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6. Match the object to its description: moon
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7. Which statement is correct?
8. Why can a distant star look dimmer than the sun even if it is very large?
9. The path Earth follows around the sun is its __.
10. Which sentence best compares stars and planets?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. light
2. planet
3. close
4. a star in our solar system
5. a planet that orbits the sun
6. an object that orbits Earth
7. Distance affects how bright a star appears.
8. Greater distance can make the star appear less bright
9. orbit
10. Stars make light, while planets reflect light.