Understanding the Sun

What is the Sun primarily composed of?

• Iron and Nickel

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

Why is the Sun considered a star?

• Because it is the largest object in the solar system

• Because it is the closest celestial body to Earth

• Because it is made of gas

• Because it emits light and heat through nuclear reactions

How many Earths can fit inside the Sun?

• Less than a million

• Around 500,000

• More than a million

• About 100,000

What keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?

• The Sun's magnetic field

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's gravity

• The Sun's gravity

How long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?

• About 20 minutes

• About 8 minutes

• About 15 minutes

• About 5 minutes