Energy from the Sun

What is the star at the center of our solar system?

• The Moon

• Mars

• The Sun

• Jupiter

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How does the sun appear compared to other stars?

• Small and dim

• Large and bright

• Blue and cold

• Green and dark

Compared to Earth, how is the size of the sun described?

• Smaller

• The same size

• Huge

• Tiny

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What is the nearest star to Earth?

• Alpha Centauri

• The Sun

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

Why does the sun appear large and bright?

• It is the largest star

• It is the closest star to Earth

• It is the coldest star

• It is the farthest star

What type of energy does the sun emit that makes your skin feel warm?

• Kinetic energy

• Radiant energy

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

What is radiant energy?

• Energy in the form of sound

• Energy in the form of light

• Energy in the form of heat

• Energy in the form of electricity

What can cause the temperature of matter to change?

• The color of the matter

• The size of the matter

• Radiant energy from the sun

• The shape of the matter

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