Solar Math

What is the primary source of energy for the solar system?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Jupiter

• Saturn

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which equation represents the energy output of the Sun?

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the process by which the Sun generates energy?

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which element is most abundant in the Sun?

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Carbon

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the approximate surface temperature of the Sun?

• 5,500°C

• 1,000°C

• 10,000°C

• 15,000°C

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• 8 minutes

• 1 minute

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

What is the term for the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere?

• Corona

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

• Core

Which phenomenon is caused by the interaction of solar wind with Earth's magnetic field?

• Aurora Borealis

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Tides

What is the term for the dark spots on the Sun's surface?

• Sunspots

• Solar flares

• Prominences

• Coronal loops

Which planet receives the most solar energy per unit area?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars