Sun and Stars

The Sun is our star made mostly of

• helium

• hydrogen and helium

• hydrogen

• helium, hydrogen, and gold

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The energy from the sun is created by a process called:

• nuclear fission
• nuclear fusion
• nuclear reaction
• nuclear core

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What layer of the sun's atmosphere gives the sun its "white halo" during a solar eclipse?

• chromosphere
• photosphere
• corona
• atmosphere

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Areas of gas on the sun's surface that are cooler than gases around them are called:

• corona
• prominences
• sunspots
• solarspots

The sun makes up about _________ percent of the solar system's total mass.

• 98
• 95
• 99.8
• 98.9

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Can we land on the sun?

• Yes, If we use metal suits

• No, It doesn't have a solid surface

• Yes, but we can't stay very long

• No, It's against the law.

What color are the hottest stars?

• red
• yellow
• orange
• blue

What is the color of the coolest stars?

• blue
• Yellow
• Red
• Orange

All stars begin their life in a

• Main Sequence

• Nebula

• Protostar

• Black Dwarf

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A gigantic explosion that causes the death of a large star is called

• pulsar
• red giant 
• supernova
• black hole

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