Facts About the Sun, Moon, and the Earth

What is at the center of our solar system?

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Milky Way

What is the sun?

• A dwarf planet

• A large planet

• An asteroid

• A star

How does the size of the Sun compare to the size of Earth?

• Same size

• Smaller

• A little larger

• Much larger

Why does the sun appear to be so small?

• it is tiny

• It is very close

• It is a little close

• It is millions of miles away

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In comparison to other stars, how does the Sun compare?

• It is larger than other stars

• It is much smaller than other stars

• All stars are the same size

Is the sun a solid object?

• Yes- it is made of rock

• No- it is made of gasses and plasma

Which gasses are the Sun made of?

• Oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Calcium and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Sodium and helium

How hot is the Sun's core?

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 5 degrees Fahrenheit

• 1 million degrees Fahrenheit

• 27 million degrees Fahrenheit

How long does it take for the Sun's light to reach Earth?

• 1 day

• 8 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 1 minute

Which has the most gravity out of the following options:

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

• Mars