Quizizz: Exploring the Sun: A Stellar Journey

What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?

• Wind Energy

• Electricity

• The Sun

• The Moon

How far is the Sun from Earth?

• About 93 thousand miles

• About 238,900 miles

• About 1 million miles

• About 93 million miles

How long does it take sunlight to reach Earth?

• Instantaneously

• 8 minutes

• 1 hour

• 24 hours

What percentage of the solar system's mass does the Sun account for?

• About 50%

• Exactly 75%

• More than 99%

• Less than 1%

What type of star is the Sun classified as?

• Yellow Dwarf

• Blue Supergiant

• Red Giant

• White Dwarf

What elements primarily make up the Sun?

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Oxygen and Carbon

• Silicon and Magnesium

• Iron and Nickel

What process powers the Sun?

• Photosynthesis

• Magnetic induction

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical reactions

What is the temperature at the Sun's core?

• 100 degrees Celsius

• 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit

• 27 million degrees Fahrenheit

• 5500 degrees Celsius

What are sunspots?

• Craters filled with water

• Areas of intense heat

• Solid landmasses

• Dark patches of cooler temperatures

How long does it take for the Sun to orbit the Milky Way?

• 100,000 years

• 1 million years

• 365 days

• 230 million years