The Sun: Our Closest Star

What is the official scientific name for the Sun?

• Venus

• Sol

• Terra

• Luna

How many Earths could fit inside the Sun?

• About 100,000

• Exactly 50,000

• Nearly 500,000

• Over 1 million

What is the temperature at the core of the Sun?

• Around 15,000,000°C

• Approximately 5,600°C

• About 1,000,000°C

• Nearly 10,000,000°C

How long does it take for the Sun's energy to travel from its core to its surface?

• Exactly 50 years

• More than 100,000 years

• About 10 years

• Less than 1 year

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

• Over 1 month

• Less than 2 seconds

• Nearly 24 hours

• About 8 minutes

What would Earth be without the Sun?

• Covered entirely in water

• A hot, desert-like environment

• A lush, green planet

• A dark, frozen world with no life

How many planets are in our solar system?

• Ten

• Nine

• Seven

• Eight

What kind of star is the Sun?

• A neutron star

• A big ball of super-hot gas

• A white dwarf

• A red giant

What is the surface temperature of the Sun?

• About 15,000,000°C

• Around 1,000°C

• Almost 5,600°C

• Exactly 10,000°C

Where does the term 'solar system' come from?

• The ancient term for galaxy

• The Roman name for the Sun

• The Latin word for Earth

• The Greek word for moon