The Earth, Moon, and Sun

The sun is a _____________.

• planet

• moon

• star

• cold object

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The Sun is our star made mostly of

• helium

• hydrogen and helium

• hydrogen

• helium, hydrogen, and gold

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What is at the center of the Solar System?

• Earth

• Moon

• Sun

• Jupiter

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How long does it take light from the Sun to get to Earth?

• about 8 minutes

• about 8 seconds

• about 8 hours

• about 8 days

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What does the Sun provide for Earth?

• Thermal and Light Energy

• Silvercrest Elementary

• Disney World

• Oxygen

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Without the Sun, Earth would be...

• ...our planet would move to another Star.

• ...would be our own Sun.

• ..would be fine we do not need the sun.

• ...an icy cold planet, we wouldn't be able to survive.

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The Sun is classified as a

• A Comet

• Planet

• A Star that our solar system revolves around

• A Moon

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All of the following are characteristics of the Sun EXCEPT:

• provides light and energy

• Is made of gases

• is composed of rock.

• is a medium-sized star.

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True or False: You can damage your eyes if you look straight at the sun.

• True

• False

_______________ holds the sun in place.

• My hands

• Gravity

• Superman

• The moon

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