All About the Sun

What is the Sun made of?

• Solid rock

• A blazing mass of gas

• Water

• Ice

How hot can the surface of the Sun get?

• 1,000°C

• 3,000°C

• 5,500°C

• 10,000°C

Why does the Sun shine brightly even in the darkness of space?

• Because it is close to the Earth

• Because it is a blazing mass of gas

• Because it is made of water

• Because it is small

How far is the Earth from the Sun?

• 100 million kilometers

• 150 million kilometers

• 200 million kilometers

• 250 million kilometers

Why does the Sun look small from Earth?

• Because it is small

• Because it is far away

• Because it is behind the clouds

• Because it is made of gas

What are the black spots on the surface of the Sun called?

• Sun rays

• Sunspots

• Sun clouds

• Sun shadows

What happens when the surface of the Sun erupts?

• It becomes cold

• It gives off very bright light rays

• It turns blue

• It disappears

What happens if you stay under the Sun for a long time?

• You get cold

• You get hot

• You get wet

• You get sleepy

Where is the Sun located in the sky?

• Low in the sky

• High up in the sky

• On the horizon

• Behind the clouds

What can happen to your eyes if you look directly at the Sun?

• They will see better

• They will get blinded

• They will change color

• They will get cold