The Sun as a star
6 free practice questions with explanations
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The Sun as a star: example questions & answers
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The Sun is actually which of these?
- AA big lamp made by people
- BA star✓
- CA planet
- DA cloud
Answer: The Sun is our very own star, and it is the closest star to Earth.
Why does the Sun look so much bigger than other stars?
- AIt is much closer to us✓
- BIt grew overnight
- CIt is the only real star
- DIt is made of gold
Answer: The Sun looks huge because it is far closer to Earth than any other star.
Should you ever look straight at the Sun?
- AYes, through a magnifying glass
- BNo, it can hurt your eyes✓
- CYes, it is good for you
- DYes, for a long time
Answer: The Sun is so bright it can damage your eyes, so we never look right at it.
What does the Sun give to Earth that helps plants, animals, and people?
- ALight and warmth✓
- BMilk and biscuits
- CRain and snow
- DToys and games
Answer: The Sun gives Earth light and warmth that living things need to survive.
Why can't we see other stars very well during the day?
- AThey fall down to Earth
- BThey go away for a nap
- CSomeone turns them off
- DThe Sun's bright light hides them✓
Answer: The Sun's bright light fills the daytime sky, so fainter stars can't be seen.
Compared to Earth, the Sun is what?
- AA little bit smaller
- BExactly the same size
- CEnormously bigger✓
- DShaped like a cube
Answer: The Sun is far, far bigger than Earth, even though it looks small in the sky.