Question

which statements accurately describe stars? check all that apply. all stars are smaller than the sun. stars are flat circles. stars are made of gas. star color is related to temperature. star brightness depends on shape.

Explanation:

• Many stars are larger than the Sun, so "All stars are smaller than the Sun" is false.
• Stars are spherical - like massive balls of gas, not flat circles, so "Stars are flat circles" is false.
• Stars are mainly made of hydrogen and helium gas, so "Stars are made of gas" is true.
• Cooler stars are red - orange, hotter stars are blue - white, so star color is related to temperature and "Star color is related to temperature" is true.
• Star brightness depends on factors like size, temperature, and distance, not shape, so "Star brightness depends on shape" is false.

Answer:

• Stars are made of gas.
• Star color is related to temperature.