FCAT Grade 8 Science Assessment Practice Questions

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Which star is the closest in distance to our solar system?
  1. Alpha Centauri
  2. Andromeda
  3. Rigel I
  4. Proxima Centauri
  5. Aldebaran
Explanation
Answer: D - Proximacentauri (aptly named proxima for close proximity) is the closest star to our solar system. It is 4.24 light years away. The next closest star is Barnard’s star, which is 5.96 light years away.
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