Facts About the Sun

Facts About the Sun

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Noor Albaqari

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Sun?

Back

The Sun is a 4.5 billion-year-old yellow dwarf star at the center of our solar system.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How far is the Sun from Earth?

Back

The Sun is about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) from Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Sun made of?

Back

The Sun is made of hydrogen and helium.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the temperature in the Sun's core?

Back

The temperature in the Sun's core is about 27 million degrees Fahrenheit (15 million degrees Celsius).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the photosphere?

Back

The photosphere is the part of the Sun that we see from Earth; it is the Sun's surface.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for the Sun to rotate at its equator?

Back

The Sun completes one rotation at its equator in about 25 Earth days.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are sunspots?

Back

Sunspots are cooler areas on the Sun's surface that look like dark spots.

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