Stars and Sun

Which of the following is true about the Sun?

• The Sun is the main source of energy for Earth.

• The Sun is a ball of gas.

• The Sun is a star.

• All of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which statement is true about the sun?

• It is a star

• It is a planet close to Earth

• It is the largest star

• It is a moon

The sun is a _______.

• Star

• Planet

• Moon

• Satellite

The sun is the closest ____ to Earth

• Heat

• Star

• Light

• Temperature

____ are giant balls of exploding gas.

How did scientists eventually discover that the sun spins on its axis?

• Astronomers calculated the sun's rotation based on its brightness variations.

• Scientists discovered that the sun spins on its axis by observing the movement of sunspots.

• The sun's spin was discovered through ancient myths and legends.

• Scientists used telescopes to measure the sun's temperature.

How old is the sun

• 17 years

• About 4.5 Million years

• 2 days

• 10 million years

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

We can use what tool to help us look at the Sun & stars?

• microscope

• barometer

• binoculars

• telescope

The Sun spins on its axis

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

• It is the largest star

• It is the farthest star

• It gives off the most heat energy

• It is the closest star to Earth