Sun and Stars

Front

What is the name of the star in our solar system?

Back

The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system.

Front

How many stars are in our solar system?

Back

There is only 1 star in our solar system, which is the Sun.

Front

What would happen to Earth without the Sun?

Back

Without the Sun, Earth would be too cold to live on.

Front

What is the Sun made of?

Back

The Sun is primarily made of hydrogen and helium gases.

Front

Is the Sun the biggest star in the sky?

Back

False. The Sun is not the biggest star; there are larger stars in the universe.

Front

What is a star?

Back

A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

Front

What is the closest star to Earth?

Back

The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

Front

What is the process by which stars produce energy?

Back

Stars produce energy through nuclear fusion, primarily converting hydrogen into helium.

Front

What is a solar system?

Back

A solar system is a collection of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit a star.

Front

What are planets?

Back

Planets are large celestial bodies that orbit a star and do not produce their own light.