The Sun and Early Astronomy

What is the collection of large and small bodies that orbit the sun called?

• planets

• solar system

• galaxy

• outer space

The sun is the brightest star in our solar system.

• true

• false

The sun appears to be the brightest star because

• it is the hottest star in our solar system

• it is the brightest star in our solar system

• it is the largest star in our solar system

• it is the closest star to Earth

The Sun is about _____ miles from Earth.

• 93

• 93,000

• 93 million

• 93 trillion

How long in average does it take sunlight to reach Earth?

• 1 minute

• 8 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 1 hour

The Sun accounts for ______ of the solar system's mass.

• 25%

• 50%

• 65%

• 99%

Which statement is true about the sun?

• It is a star.    
• It is the largest star in our galaxy. 
• It is a planet close to Earth.
• It is a moon. 

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How does the sun keep all of the planets in orbit?

• The pull of its gravity
• the flames give it power
• the sun spots
• The solar flares guide them

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The temperature of the sun's core is close to 

• 15 million degrees C
• 3 million degrees C
• 6,000 degrees C
• 100 degrees C

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The middle of the Sun is called the

• Corona
• Photosphere
• Core
• Convection Zone

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