Exit Ticket: What Color is the Sun?

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What color is the sun?

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The color of the sun is white.

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Why does the sun appear yellow during the day?

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The sun appears yellow due to the scattering of light in the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the main source of light for Earth?

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The sun is the main source of light for Earth.

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What is sunlight made of?

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Sunlight is made of a mixture of colors, which can be seen in a rainbow.

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What happens to sunlight when it passes through a prism?

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It is refracted and separated into different colors.

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What is the temperature of the sun's surface?

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The temperature of the sun's surface is about 5,500 degrees Celsius.

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What is the sun primarily composed of?

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The sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the process by which the sun produces energy?

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The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion.

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What is the significance of the sun's color in terms of energy?

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The sun's white color indicates it emits all colors of light, which means it has a high energy output.

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How does the Earth's atmosphere affect the color of the sun?

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The Earth's atmosphere scatters shorter wavelengths of light, making the sun appear more yellow or red at sunrise and sunset.