Our Star the Sun

The sun is the largest object in our...

• planet

• galaxy

• solar system

• ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What gases make up the sun?

• hydrogen and helium

• hydrogen and nitrogen

• helium and carbon dioxide

What is the process plants use to make food?

• glucose

• sun

• photosynthesis

• orbit

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

How many planets orbit the sun?

• 7

• 2

• 5

• 8

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

A massive ball of gas in space that gives off heat and light

• planet

• star

• asteroid

• galaxy

The sun is very important to us on Earth because....

• Life on our planet would not exist without it.

• I wouldn't be able to get a sun tan.

• I would have to wear a winter coat all the time

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is NOT true of stars?

• Helium keeps a star shining

• The moon and sun are both stars.

• The sun's light is so bright that stars can't be seen during the day.

• Stars close to the Earth appear brighter than those far away.

Which of the following statements best describe the sun?

• It is one of the smallest stars

• It is one of the largest stars

• It is one of the most massive stars

• It is a medium-sized star

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The sun is a huge sphere of....

• melting rocks

• erupting light

• burning gases

• boiling liquid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The outer part of the sun that WE SEE...

• corona

• sun spots

• chromosphere

• photosphere