The Sun and Our Solar System: A Cosmic Journey Through Space

The video explains the solar system, highlighting the sun as its central star. It covers the planets, their orbits, and the concept of a year. The sun's role in Earth's rotation, seasons, and the water cycle is discussed, along with photosynthesis, which is vital for oxygen production.

What is the primary role of the sun in our solar system?

• To create new planets

• To control the weather

• To provide light and heat

• To orbit around the Earth

Which of the following is NOT a component of our solar system?

• Asteroids

• Dwarf planets

• Comets

• Black holes

How does the size of the sun compare to Earth?

• The sun is about the same size as Earth

• The sun is slightly larger than Earth

• The sun is over a million times bigger than Earth

• The sun is smaller than Earth

What is the term for the path a planet follows around the sun?

• Circuit

• Route

• Orbit

• Trajectory

Why does it take about eight minutes for sunlight to reach Earth?

• Because the sun is very far away

• Because the sun's light is very dim

• Because the Earth's atmosphere blocks it

• Because the Earth is moving too fast

What causes a solar eclipse?

• Clouds covering the sun

• The moon blocking the sun

• The Earth blocking the sun

• The sun moving away from Earth

Why are the areas near the equator warmer than those near the poles?

• They have less vegetation

• They are closer to the sun

• They have more water bodies

• They receive sunlight at a more direct angle

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the sun

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

• The Earth's speed of rotation

• The Earth's magnetic field

What is the process called when water vapor forms clouds?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

How do plants contribute to the oxygen we breathe?

• By absorbing carbon dioxide

• Through photosynthesis

• By releasing nitrogen

• Through transpiration