The Sun

What did the Norse people believe about the sun?

• It was a mischievous spirit.

• It was a goddess named Sól.

• It was a chariot driven by a god.

• It was a star like all others.

Who did the Greeks and Egyptians think drove the sun across the sky?

• A mischievous spirit

• A goddess named Sól

• A god in a chariot

• An astronomer

What have astronomers proven about the sun?

• It is a mischievous spirit.

• It is a goddess.

• It is a star.

• It is a chariot.

What is the process called when hydrogen atoms combine to form helium in stars?

• Fission

• Fusion

• Combustion

• Evaporation

What can solar flares release into space?

• Water

• Massive clouds of matter

• Ice

• Dust

Why is the sun brighter than other stars in the sky?

• It is larger than other stars

• It is closer to Earth

• It is made of different materials

• It is older than other stars

What happens when you look directly at the sun?

• It improves your vision

• It can damage your eyes

• It makes you sleepy

• It helps you see better at night

What is light pollution?

• The natural glow of the moon

• Negative effects of human-made lights

• The brightness of stars in the sky

• The reflection of sunlight on water

How does light pollution affect sea turtles?

• It helps them find food

• It prevents them from nesting

• It makes them swim faster

• It helps them see better at night

What are shooting stars actually?

• Stars falling from the sky

• Meteoroids entering Earth's atmosphere

• Planets moving quickly

• Comets passing by Earth