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The sun is the closet star to earth TRUE OR FALSE
True
What is a star?
gigantic balls of exploding gas held together by gravity.
Why does the sun appear so large and bright compared to other stars?
Because it is closer
Why does the star Sirius appear brighter even though it is much smaller the star Rigel?
Because it is closer
What can travel 186,000 miles per second?
light
How long does it take for the sun's light to reach earth?
8 minutes
What makes our sun special compared to other stars?
it's distance
Why should you never look directly into the sun?
It will damage your eyes, it is very bright.
What do stars produce?
light and heat
What do you think would happen if the sun was any further away?
Earth’s distance from the sun puts it in a perfect position to support life. Life as we know it needs liquid water. If Earth were closer to the sun our water mi
How many stars are in our solar system?
one. The sun is the only star in our solar system. All other stars are found far beyond our solar system.
What would happen to Earth's water if the sun was closer?
The water would dry up
What would happen to Earth's water if the sun was further?
the water would freeze
How many stars are in our solar system?
One. The sun is the only star in our solar system. All other stars are found far beyond our solar system.
What color is a star when it is at it's hottest?
Blue
What color is a star that is colder and at the end of it's life cycle?
red
