What Is The Sun? | Facts About Our Sun - The Sun Song

The video describes the Sun as the central star of our solar system, around which all planets orbit. It details the Sun's journey around the Milky Way Galaxy, taking 230 million years per orbit. The Sun is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium gases, held together by its gravity. Its core, extremely hot, is crucial for life on Earth. The Sun's mass constitutes 99.8% of the solar system, making it the hottest entity in the system.

What is the role of the Sun in our solar system?

• It is a planet that orbits the Earth.

• It is the center around which all planets revolve.

• It is a comet that passes by every 230 million years.

• It is a moon that orbits Mars.

How long does it take for the Sun to orbit the Milky Way Galaxy?

• 230 million years

• 1 million years

• 500 million years

• 100,000 years

What are the primary components of the Sun?

• Silicon and Magnesium

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Carbon and Iron

• Hydrogen and Helium

What percentage of the solar system's mass does the Sun make up?

• 25%

• 99.8%

• 75%

• 50%

Why is the Sun's energy important for Earth?

• It causes earthquakes.

• It provides light and heat necessary for life.

• It controls the tides.

• It creates new planets.