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The Sun

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sun is the closest __________ to the earth.

a)

moon

b)

star

c)

planet

d)

asteroid

2.

The planets orbit the sun because they are attracted by the sun's

a)

heat

b)

light

c)

gravity

d)

friction

3.

If half the earth is tilted toward the sun, what season is it on that half?

a)

fall

b)

winter

c)

spring

d)

summer

4.

The sun is mostly made of matter that is

a)

plasma

b)

liquid

c)

solid

d)

cold

5.

Which part of the sun is the hottest?

a)

orbit

b)

core

c)

sunspots

d)

outer layer

6.

Plants get energy from the sun through the process of

a)

photosynthesis

b)

gravity

c)

evaporation

d)

orbiting

7.

Why does the sun "rise" and "set"?

a)

Because Earth spins on its axis

b)

Because Earth orbits the sun

c)

Because the moon rises at night

d)

Because the sun sleeps at night

8.

What would the weather be like without the sun?

a)

cool and shady

b)

hot and damp

c)

cold and dark

d)

warm and windy

9.

What are the cooler areas on the sun called?

a)

sun blasts

b)

coronas

c)

photospheres

d)

sun spots

10.

What is the biggest thing in our solar system?

a)

the sun

b)

the earth

c)

Jupitar

d)

the moon