Sun

Which of these is true about the Sun?

• It is a planet

• It is a star

• It is a satellite

• It is a comet

How does the Sun help plants grow?

• By providing water

• By providing air

• By providing sunlight

• By providing soil

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What is the center of our solar system?

• The Moon

• The Earth

• The Sun

• Mars

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Why do we have day and night?

• The Sun moves around the Earth

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The Moon blocks the Sun

• The Sun turns off at night

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How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun once?

• One day

• One week

• One month

• One year

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the Sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The Moon's orbit around Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the Sun mostly made of?

• Rocks

• Ice

• Gas

• Metal

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How long does it take for sunlight to get to Earth?

• 1 year

• 1 day

• 8 minutes

• 8 seconds

What does the Sun provide to Earth?

• Rain and snow

• Wind and clouds

• Light and heat

• Mountains and rivers

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Which is the largest object in our solar system?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• The Sun

• The Moon

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