Sun as a Star

The Sun is a star. Which of these BEST describes what makes up the Sun?

• Fire

• Hot, glowing gases.

• Cold, glowing gases

• Melted rock

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The Sun is a star that gives off energy. Which forms of the Sun's energy reaches the Earth?

• Light and sound

• Light and electricity

• Heat and electricity

• Light and heat

Earth gets most of its light rom which source?

• A distant planet that produces energy.

• A nearby star that gives off energy.

• A nearby planet that orbits the Sun.

• A distant star that shines in the night sky.

The Sun is the same size as many stars we see at night. Why does it look so much bigger and brighter?

• Because it is closer to Earth.

• Because it is very hot.

• Because it is yellow in color.

• Because it shines during the day.

The Sun is a star

• True

• False

The sun is a star

• True

• False

What is a big ball of hot gas?

• Planet

• Moon

• Star

An object in space that produces its own light and heat is a

• planet

• moon

• star

• satellite

The Sun is classified as

• a solar system

• a star

• a Sun

Which is true about the sun?

• We can walk on the sun.

• It is a star.

• It is a moon.

• It is a planet close to Earth.