Stack A - Our Closest Star

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star that is closest to Earth.

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What is the central idea of a passage about the sun?

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The sun is a star that is closest to Earth.

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What does it mean when we say the sun looks larger than other stars?

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The sun looks larger than other stars because it is much closer to Earth than other stars.

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What is a star?

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A star is a ball of extremely hot gases that burn and glow.

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Why should you not look directly at the sun?

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Looking directly at the sun can damage your eyes.

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What is the temperature of the sun's surface compared to a hot day on Earth?

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The sun's surface is about one hundred times hotter than a very hot day on Earth.

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What is the structure of a passage that compares the sun to other stars?

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The structure is a comparison.

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What additional information might a sidebar provide about the sun?

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A sidebar might provide additional information about the sun's characteristics or effects.

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What happens to stars that are much farther away from Earth?

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They appear smaller and dimmer than the sun.

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What color do ordinary stars glow?

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Ordinary stars glow yellow.