The Sun Quiz

How far away is the Sun from Earth?

• 93 million miles

• 100 million miles

• 80 million miles

• 120 million miles

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What is the Sun composed of?

• Solid rock

• Liquid water

• Gases

• Metallic elements

How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 8 minutes

What is the Sun's role in Earth's climate, weather, and life?

• It has a minor role

• It has no role

• It is responsible for Earth's climate, weather, and life

• It only affects the weather

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What is the Sun's gravity responsible for?

• Holding Earth in orbit around the Sun

• Causing earthquakes

• Controlling the seasons

• Creating ocean tides

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What type of energy does the Sun provide that is visible to us?

• Solar energy

• Light energy

• Nuclear energy

• Thermal energy

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What is thermal energy also known as?

• Heat energy

• Electric energy

• Chemical energy

• Magnetic energy

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How can you measure the temperature of an object?

• With a protractor

• With a scale

• With a thermometer

• With a ruler

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that is not useful

• A resource that is harmful to the environment

• A resource that is limited and will run out

• A resource that Earth can replace and will not run out

What is the Sun's most plentiful renewable resource?

• Wind

• Coal

• Water

• Sunlight