WorksheetsOur Sun
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is at the center of the Solar System?
a)
Earth
b)
Moon
c)
Sun
d)
Jupiter
2.
The sun is a _______.
a)
star
b)
planet
c)
satellite
3.
The sun is a glowing ball of _______.
a)
water
b)
liquid
c)
gases
d)
rocks
4.
What is the main source of heat, light, and warmth for the earth?
a)
lava
b)
body heat
c)
the sun
d)
lightbulbs
5.
Does the sun go around the Earth?
a)
Yes
b)
No
6.
The star nearest to Earth.
a)
Earth
b)
Moon
c)
Sun
d)
Planet
7.
What are the 2 types of energy the sun emits?
a)
light & electrical
b)
light & heat
c)
sound & heat
d)
mechanical & heat
8.
Compared to other stars the sun is what size?
a)
small star
b)
medium star
c)
large star
9.
Why does our sun appear to be the largest and brightest star in the sky?
a)
it is the closest star to Earth
b)
it is the biggest star
c)
it is the brightest star
d)
none of the above
10.
How are stars different?
a)
size
b)
brightness
c)
distance from Earth
d)
all of the above
11.
How are stars different?
a)
size
b)
brightness
c)
distance from Earth
d)
all of the above
12.
Do stars move?
a)
Yes, they move.
b)
No, they are fixed points of light.
13.
Are stars out during the day?
a)
Yes, we just can't see them
b)
No, they are not
14.
What object melts with the sun's heat?
a)
chocolate
b)
bricks
c)
plants
d)
paper
15.
What time of day would the sun heat the Earth to the warmest temperature?
a)
morning
b)
noon
c)
night
16.
If you were going to make a model of the sun would it be larger or smaller than the real object?
a)
larger
b)
smaller
17.
Why do the stars look so small from Earth?
a)
they are small (size)
b)
they aren't as bright
c)
they are far away (distance)
18.
Do stars make their own light?
a)
yes
b)
no
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