Sun and Earth
What three things does the Sun give us?
Light, heat, and energy.
What kind of object is the Sun?
A star.
About how many miles across is the Sun?
About one million miles.
What is at the center of our solar system?
The Sun.
Does the Sun stay the same all the time?
No. The Sun changes constantly.
What would happen to Earth if the Sun disappeared?
Earth would become very cold, and living things could not survive.
Why does the Sun look brighter than other stars?
Because it is much closer to Earth than other stars.
How many Earths could fit side by side across the Sun?
About 110 Earths.
What force does the Sun create that helps keep the planets in our solar
Gravity.
What are some large events that happen on the Sun?
Solar eruptions.
What is the ultimate source of energy for Earth?
The Sun.
What can scientists learn by studying the Sun?
They can learn more about other stars.
Is the Sun bigger or smaller than Earth?
The Sun is much bigger than Earth.
What does the passage compare the Sun to when explaining its role in the solar system?
A big anchor.
Name one thing solar eruptions can disrupt.
Satellites, televisions, or cell phones.
Why is the Sun important for life on Earth?
It provides the light, heat, and energy needed for life.
How can studying other stars help us understand the universe?
It helps us learn about the Milky Way, other galaxies, and the universe.
What does the diagram in the passage help readers understand?
How big the Sun is compared to the planets in our solar system.
What would happen to Earth if the Sun did not hold the planets in place with gravity?
Earth would fly off into the universe.
Why could an astronaut on the Moon be in danger during a solar eruption?
: The eruption could cause serious harm to the astronaut.
What would happen to our planet if the Sun stopped providing heat?
Earth would freeze, and living things would not be able to survive.
What is the connection between studying the Sun and learning about other galaxies?
Studying the Sun helps us understand stars, which helps us learn about the Milky Way and other galaxies.
What does it tell us about the Sun if 110 Earths could fit across it?
The Sun is enormous compared to Earth.
Why does the Sun’s gravity matter to the other planets?
It keeps the planets in our solar system together and in their paths around the Sun.
What does NASA use to predict solar eruptions?
Satellites.