The Sun

The sun is the closest __________ to the earth.

• moon

• star

• planet

• asteroid

The planets orbit the sun because they are attracted by the sun's

• heat

• light

• gravity

• friction

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If half the earth is tilted toward the sun, what season is it on that half?

• fall

• winter

• spring

• summer

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Which part of the sun is the hottest?

• orbit

• core

• sunspots

• outer layer

Plants get energy from the sun through the process of

• photosynthesis

• gravity

• evaporation

• orbiting

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Why does the sun "rise" and "set"?

• Because Earth spins on its axis

• Because Earth orbits the sun

• Because the moon rises at night

• Because the sun sleeps at night

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What would the weather be like without the sun?

• cool and shady

• hot and damp

• cold and dark

• warm and windy

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What is the biggest thing in our solar system?

• the sun

• the earth

• Jupitar

• the moon

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