Introduction to the Sun

Which statement is true about the sun?

• It is a star.    
• It is the largest star in our galaxy. 
• It is a planet close to Earth.
• It is a moon. 

What is one thing that makes the sun different from the other stars?

•  It is the largest star   
•  It is the star that gives off the most heat energy 
• It is the brightest star  
• It is the closest star to Earth 

How does the sun look different than other stars?

• It looks smaller and dimmer than other stars
• There is no difference, it looks the same as the other stars
•  It looks bigger and brighter than other stars
• It disappears during the day

Which statement is NOT true about the sun?

• It is a medium sized star
• It is the closest star to Earth
• It is a source of heat and light
• It is the furthest star from Earth

Which statement is true about the sun?

• The sun rotates around Earth
• The sun rotates around Earth
• The sun is a star
• The sun is the brightest star in our solar system

 Why does the sun appear so bright in our sky?

• The sun is the largest star
• Looking at the sun can hurt your eyes  
• The sun is the nearest star to Earth 
• Clouds make the sun dimmer

What is true about the size of the sun?

• It is a medium size star
• It is the largest star in our solar system
• It is smaller than some planets  
• It is as big as the moon

 Why do other stars disappear during the day?

• Other stars are further away from Earth than the sun
• The other stars have burned out
• Other stars have no brightness
•  Because we aren’t facing other stars during the day

 Which of these statements is true about gravity?

• Without gravity, a cup would sit on a table
• Earth would fly through space without gravity
• There is no gravity from the sun
•  Gravity can’t be overcome

 What is the best reason a rocket can overcome gravity?

• The astronauts steer the rocket
•  There is no gravity where the rocket is located
• Nothing can overcome gravity
•  A rocket has force from burning fuel