Quiz on the Sun

What is the main source of light and heat for the Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Mars

• Jupiter

Which celestial body is at the centre of our solar system?

• Earth

• The Sun

• Saturn

• Venus

What is the Sun primarily made of?

• Water

• Ice

• Gas

• Rock

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sun?

• It is a star

• It is made of gas

• It is cold

• It provides light

What process occurs in the Sun to produce energy?

• Combustion

• Nuclear fusion

• Evaporation

• Freezing

How does the Sun affect life on Earth?

• It provides water

• It provides light and heat

• It provides food

• It provides shelter

What is the surface of the Sun called?

• Crust

• Photosphere

• Mantle

• Core

Which layer of the Sun is visible during a solar eclipse?

• Core

• Corona

• Mantle

• Crust

What is the approximate age of the Sun?

• 1 million years

• 4.6 billion years

• 10 billion years

• 100 million years

What is the Sun's role in the water cycle?

• It causes precipitation

• It causes evaporation

• It causes condensation

• It causes freezing