Quiz - The Sun, Our Star

Quiz - The Sun, Our Star

Multiple Choice

What is the largest object in our solar system?

• A. Jupiter

• B. the Earth

• C. the Sun

• D. the Milky Way

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true about the Sun?

• A. It is the largest object in our solar system AND in the entire universe.

• B. It is smaller than most planets in our solar system.

• C. It is an average sized star.

Multiple Choice

What kinds of energy are produced by the sun?

• A. light and thermal energy

• B. mechanical and electrical energy

• C. nuclear and sound energy

• D. motion and elastic energy

Multiple Choice

What is the sun made up of?

• A. cold gasses

• B. hot gasses

• C. particles of space dust

• D. lava and hot magma

Multiple Choice

Why do the sun and moon appear to be the same size when we look at them from Earth?

• A. Gasses in the Sun make it seem smaller than it actually is.

• B. The Sun and the Moon ARE the same size.

• C. The Sun is much closer to the Earth than the Moon is.

• D. The Moon is much closer to the Earth than the Sun is.

Multiple Choice

What do our Sun and all the stars in the universe have in common?

• A. They are all made up of gases.

• B. They all keep our planet warm.

• C. They are all about the same size.

• D. They are all made up of liquid rock.

Multiple Choice

During a solar eclipse, the Moon casts a ________ on certain parts of Earth.

• A. line

• B. haze

• C. single ray of light

• D. shadow

Multiple Choice

During a solar eclipse, about how long is the Sun usually completely covered by the Moon?

• A. a few hours

• B. a few minutes

• C. a few seconds

• D. exactly 1 hour