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What are the TWO gases the Sun is made of?
helium & hydrogen
What is the largest object in our Solar System?
The Sun
Gases in the core of the Sun produce energy that produces...
heat & light
The Sun is made up of 3 layers. They are...
photosphere, chromosphere, & corona
What TWO things should we not do with the Sun?
too hot to visit & too bright to look directly at
How hot is the Sun's core?
15.5 MILLION degrees Celsius
How hot is the Sun's surface?
5,500 degrees Celsius
Objects exposed to the Sun gain...
energy
What absorbs sunlight and use it to make stored energy for later?
Plants
Do NON-LIVING materials absorb light from the sun?
TRUE
After materials absorb light from the sun, energy changes into...
thermal energy
What happens when energy turns into thermal energy?
temperature increases
What happens over time when materials release their energy?
Helps places on the Earth stay warm
What is a benefit of sunlight?
stimulates the body to make vitamin D
The closer the star is to Earth....
the larger & brighter it appears in our sky
Sun is the ___________________ star to Earth.
CLOSEST
