What is the primary reason the Sun is crucial for life on Earth?

Understanding the Sun's Characteristics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It provides the main source of energy.
It is the closest star to Earth.
It is the largest star in the universe.
It has the most unique features.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an astronomical unit?
The diameter of the Sun.
The distance from the Earth to the Sun.
The distance light travels in a year.
The distance from the Sun to the Moon.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the solar spectrum is visible to the human eye?
Ultraviolet rays
Infrared waves
Visible spectrum
Radio waves
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary process occurring in the Sun's core?
Chemical reactions
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
Magnetic storms
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two elements make up the majority of the Sun's composition?
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Helium
Oxygen and Carbon
Iron and Nickel
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere called?
Radiative zone
Photosphere
Chromosphere
Corona
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phenomenon occurs when the Sun's corona is visible?
Solar flare
Sunspot activity
Lunar eclipse
Solar eclipse
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