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The sun loses 4 million tons of mass every second through nuclear fusion, releasing immense energy. This process results in core temperatures of 15 million degrees Celsius and surface temperatures of 5500 °C. The sun is the primary source of energy for Earth.

How much mass does the sun lose every second due to nuclear fusion?

• 40,000,000 tons

• 400,000,000 tons

• 4,000,000 tons

• 400,000 tons

What is the approximate temperature at the sun's core?

• 1,500 degrees Celsius

• 15,000 degrees Celsius

• 150,000 degrees Celsius

• 1,500,000 degrees Celsius

What is the temperature on the sun's surface?

• 5,000 degrees Celsius

• 550 degrees Celsius

• 55,000 degrees Celsius

• 5,500 degrees Celsius

What is the primary source of Earth's energy?

• The sun

• The moon

• Ocean currents

• Volcanic activity

Which process in the sun is responsible for its energy production?

• Combustion

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Photosynthesis