Gauntlet: Series 4 page 1-2

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What is the sun made of?

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The sun is made of hydrogen and helium gases.

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What is the primary purpose of the sun's energy?

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The sun produces intense heat and light energy that make life on Earth possible.

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What is the genre of the article about the sun?

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Non-Fiction.

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What does the pronoun 'we' indicate in the sentence about visiting the sun?

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It indicates that the article is narrated in first person perspective.

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What are toolbar icons in a web article?

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Toolbar icons, like directional arrows and the hand lens, indicate a reader may reload or navigate a web site.

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What is the best summary of the article about the sun?

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The sun is a very hot star at the center of our solar system made of hydrogen and helium gases.

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What is the effect of the sun's energy on weather?

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Weather on Earth is a result of the sun's energy, causing evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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How long does it take for light from the sun to reach Earth?

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It takes about 8 minutes for light rays to arrive at the Earth's surface.

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What is the age of our sun?

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Our sun is approximately 4.5 billion years old.

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What does 'non-fiction' mean?

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Non-fiction refers to factual writing that is based on real events and information.