The Power of the Sun Inquisitive

What is the Sun's potential still being explored through?

• Ocean exploration

• Space exploration

• Underground mining

• Deep-sea diving

Why do we need the Sun on Earth?

• To keep the oceans warm

• To provide light for street lamps

• For plant growth and warmth

• To power our cars

What would happen if there was no heat from the Sun?

• Earth would become too hot

• Earth would freeze

• Earth would become a gas giant

• Earth would stop rotating

How long does it take for the Sun's energy to reach Earth?

• 8 seconds

• 8 minutes

• 8 hours

• 8 days

What is the primary role of the Sun for life on Earth?

• To provide water

• To provide energy

• To provide shelter

• To provide minerals

How does the Sun produce energy?

• Through chemical reactions

• By burning coal

• Through nuclear fusion

• By gravitational pull

What gases are turned into energy in the Sun?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Argon and neon

What is the Sun primarily made of?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon and iron

• Silicon and magnesium

What type of star is the Sun classified as?

• A giant star

• A dwarf star

• A medium-sized star

• A supernova

What is the temperature at the center of the Sun?

• 1000 degrees Celsius

• 6000 degrees Celsius

• 15 million degrees Celsius

• 100 million degrees Celsius