Sun Test Study Guide

Our Star Study Guide

1.   How does the sun shine (what goes on to cause it to shine)?

2.   How long has the sun been shining?

3.   What is the sun made of?

4.   How large is the sun compared to Earth? How many Earths could fit inside the sun?

5.   How does our sun compare in size with other stars?

6.   How far away is the sun from our earth?

7.   What is a sunspot? How often do they happen?

8.   What happens during a solar eclipse?

9.   In what ways is the sun important to us here on Earth? (3ways)

10.How hot is the sun at its core?