
The Sun's Life and Energy Quiz
Authored by Vicki Heupel
Science
9th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary process that powers the sun and produces its energy?
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
Chemical combustion
Radioactive decay
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which element is most abundant in the sun’s core and is primarily involved in the fusion process?
Helium
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of energy is released from the sun and eventually reaches Earth?
Sound energy
Electrical energy
Radiant energy
Mechanical energy
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the sun’s current stage in its life cycle?
White dwarf
Main sequence star
Red giant
Neutron star
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main product formed when hydrogen nuclei fuse in the sun’s core?
Oxygen
Helium
Carbon
Nitrogen
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement correctly describes the role of nuclear fusion in the sun?
It splits heavy elements into lighter ones, releasing energy.
It combines light elements to form heavier ones, releasing energy.
It burns fuel like a fire, producing heat.
It absorbs energy from space and stores it.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does energy produced in the sun’s core take thousands of years to reach the surface?
The energy is absorbed by planets before reaching the surface.
The energy bounces around inside the sun due to dense layers.
The energy is lost in space before reaching the surface.
The energy is blocked by the sun’s magnetic field.
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