The Sun and Solar Energy Quiz

What is the closest star to Earth?

• Jupiter

• Sol

• Mars

• Venus

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What is the official scientific name for the Sun?

• Luna

• Aurora

• Sol

• Stella

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What is the temperature of the Sun's core?

• 10,000,000°C

• 15,000,000°C

• 5,600°C

• 1,000°C

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

• 8 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 day

• 1 week

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What is the main form in which the Sun's energy reaches Earth?

• Light

• Heat

• Sound

• Electricity

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How long does it take for the energy created in the Sun's core to reach its surface?

• 10,000 years

• 1,000 years

• 100 years

• 1 year

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What would Earth be without the heat and light from the Sun?

• A dark, frozen world with no life

• A hot, desert planet

• A water-covered world

• A lush, tropical paradise

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