Weather 3.8A and The Sun 3.8B Review

Which statement about the sun is true?

• The sun is a type of comet

• The Sun is like the planets

• The Sun is our closest star

• The Sun is near the moon

According to the table, which city has the least rainfall each year?

• Baytown

• San Antonio

• Galveston

• Dallas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which states about the sun are true? Choose all that apply.

• The sun makes thermal energy

• The sun makes light energy

• The sun is the center of our solar system

• The sun is composed of rocks

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What would be described as shooting out from the sun?

• Sun spot

• Sun flare

• Lava

• Rocks

Which TWO energies are produced by the sun?

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

Sunspots on the sun are hotter than the rest of the sun.

• True

• False

Hot gases from the corona travel millions of miles into space, making it the perfect distance from earth.

• True

• False

Nuclear explosions release radiant energy

• True

• False

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According to the compass rose, which arrow is pointing the northeast direction?

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Look at the data on the table. Which of the following had the greatest change in temperature from one day to the next?

• Monday to Tuesday

• Tuesday to Wednesday

• Wednesday to Thursday

• Thursday to Friday

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