The Sun

Earth gets most of its light from which source?

• A distant star that shines in the night sky.

• A distant planet that produces energy

• A nearby star that gives off energy.

• A nearby planet that orbits the sun.

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The Sun is the same size as many stars we see at night. Why does it look so much bigger and brighter?

• because it is very hot

• because it is closest to Earth

• because it is yellow in color

• because it shines during the day

Look at this picture of an astronaut’s view from the space shuttle as it orbits Earth. From the window, she can observe stars and the Sun.

How would the appearance of the Sun compare to the other stars seen by the astronaut?

• The Sun would appear dimmer than the stars because the Sun has a higher temperature.

• The Sun would appear brighter than the stars because the Sun is closer to Earth.

• The Sun would appear smaller than the stars because the Sun is a medium-sized star.

• The Sun would appear larger than the stars because the Sun is a planet.

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The Sun is the biggest star

• True

• False

What is true about all the stars you see in the night sky?

• They are all the same brightness.

• They are all the same size.

• They are all smaller than Earth.

• They are all farther away than the Sun.

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Earth gets most of its light from which source?

• A distant star that shines in the night sky.

• A distant planet that produces energy.

• A nearby star that gives off energy.

• A nearby planet that orbits the Sun.

The Sun is a star. Which of these best describes what makes up the Sun?

• Fire

• Melted rock

• Cold, glowing gasses

• Hot, glowing gasses

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The Sun is a star that gives off energy. Which forms of the Sun’s energy reaches the earth?

• light and heat

• light and sound

• heat and electricity

• light and electricity

Choose the best place to put a solar oven to make s'mores.

• A

• B

• C

• D