Our Sun

What is the name of the galaxy in which our Sun was formed?

• Sombrero

• Milky Way

• Orion

• Andromeda

What is the Sun primarily made of?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Helium

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What is the process called when hydrogen molecules fuse together to create helium in the Sun?

• Nuclear fission

• Thermonuclear fusion

• Chemical reaction

• Radioactive decay

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What is the temperature in the core of the Sun?

• 1 million degrees Fahrenheit

• 10 million degrees Fahrenheit

• 27 million degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 million degrees Fahrenheit

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What is the Sun's magnetic field called?

• Heliosphere

• Magnetosphere

• Ionosphere

• Stratosphere

What causes the dark areas on the Sun's surface called sunspots?

• Strong pockets of magnetism

• Cosmic radiation

• Solar flares

• Extreme heat

What will the Sun eventually become when it runs out of hydrogen fuel?

• White dwarf

• Black hole

• Red giant

• Neutron star

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What is the purpose of the Sun's gravitational pull?

• To protect the planets from cosmic radiation

• To create heat and light

• To generate solar wind

• To hold the solar system intact

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What is the role of the Sun's magnetic field in the solar system?

• To cause sunspots

• To create beautiful Aurora's

• To generate electricity

• To protect the planets from harmful radiation

What percentage of the mass in the solar system does the Sun contain?

• 99.8%

• 75%

• 50%

• 90%

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