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The Sun: Friend and Foe

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the Sun provide that helps plants grow?

a)

Darkness

b)

Heat and light

c)

Cold

d)

Rain

2.

Why is it important to wear sunscreen when going outside?

a)

To keep the skin dry

b)

To protect against the Sun's harmful UV rays

c)

To make the skin look shiny

d)

To stay warm

3.

What can happen if your skin is exposed to too much sunlight without protection?

a)

It can become very strong

b)

It can turn blue

c)

It can get sunburned

d)

It can become waterproof

4.

How does the Sun benefit animals?

a)

By providing darkness for sleep

b)

By supplying heat and light

c)

By making them invisible

d)

By cooling them down

5.

What is NOT a benefit of the Sun?

a)

Helping plants to grow

b)

Providing light during the day

c)

Causing skin cancer

d)

Warming the Earth

6.

Why is the Sun considered a star?

a)

Because it is small and cold

b)

Because it emits its own light and heat

c)

Because it orbits the Earth

d)

Because it is made of rock

7.

What should you wear to protect your eyes from the Sun's harmful rays?

a)

A hat

b)

Earmuffs

c)

Sunglasses

d)

A scarf

8.

How does the Sun's heat and light affect the Earth's weather?

a)

It has no effect

b)

It cools the Earth down

c)

It helps to create weather patterns

d)

It stops the rain

9.

What is one way the Sun's UV rays can be harmful to humans?

a)

By making them taller

b)

By improving their vision

c)

By damaging their skin

d)

By making them stronger

10.

Why is the Sun important for life on Earth?

a)

It provides the darkness necessary for sleep

b)

It sends meteorites to Earth

c)

It provides heat and light, which are essential for life

d)

It produces oxygen