the Sun
6 free practice questions with explanations
PassNova has 6 free Kids Light & Colour practice questions on the Sun, each with a clear explanation. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback — 100% free, no sign-up, on any device. Updated for 2026.
the Sun: example questions & answers
6 worked examples with answers and explanations below. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback on every answer.
What is the Sun mostly made of?
- AIce and snow
- BSolid rock and mud
- CCold water
- DVery hot glowing gas✓
Answer: The Sun is a huge ball of very hot, glowing gas.
Why should you never look straight at the Sun?
- AIt is too small to see
- BIt will make you sneeze
- CIt is so bright it could hurt your eyes✓
- DIt is not really there
Answer: The Sun is so bright that looking at it can damage your eyes, so we never stare at it.
As well as light, what else does the Sun give the Earth?
- AOnly wind
- BHeat✓
- CSnow
- DRain
Answer: The Sun gives us both light and warmth, which we feel as heat.
When can we usually see the Sun in the sky?
- ADuring the daytime✓
- BIn the middle of the night
- COnly when it rains
- DNever
Answer: We see the Sun during the day, and it brings us daylight.
Why does the Sun look small in the sky even though it is huge?
- ABecause it is really tiny
- BBecause it is made of dust
- CBecause it is very far away✓
- DBecause it is behind a cloud
Answer: The Sun is enormous but looks small because it is a very long way from Earth.
What can you wear to protect your skin on a very sunny day?
- AA raincoat
- BWellington boots
- CA thick woolly scarf
- DSun cream and a hat✓
Answer: Sun cream and a hat help protect your skin from the strong sunshine.