What Do You Know About The Sun?

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    _________________ is the most important source of energy for life on Earth.

    • Plant
    • Sun
    • Animal
    • Decomposers
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Sun is the major source of energy on earth. Many do worship the sun. Apart from all these what do you know about the sun?

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  • 2. 
    The Sun is typical star. - ProProfs

    The Sun is typical star.

    • True

    • False

    • Maybe

    • I don't know

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement "The Sun is a typical star" is true because the Sun shares many characteristics with other stars in the universe. It is a main sequence star, meaning it is in the middle of its life cycle and fuses hydrogen into helium in its core. The Sun's size, temperature, and composition are also similar to other stars. Additionally, the Sun's energy output and spectral type are within the range of what is considered typical for stars. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Sun is indeed a typical star.

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  • 3. 
    The sun is informally referred to as _________ dwarf - ProProfs

    The sun is informally referred to as _________ dwarf

    • Purple

    • Green

    • Yellow

    • White

    Correct Answer
    A. Yellow
    Explanation
    The sun is informally referred to as a yellow dwarf because it is a main-sequence star of spectral type G, which appears yellow in color. This classification is based on its surface temperature and luminosity. Yellow dwarfs are relatively common in the universe and are characterized by their stable fusion of hydrogen into helium in their cores. The sun's yellow color is a result of the balance between the energy it emits and absorbs, making it the perfect descriptor for its informal classification.

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  • 4. 
    The larger part of the sun consist of ____________ - ProProfs

    The larger part of the sun consist of ____________

    • Helium

    • Neon

    • Oxygen

    • Hydrogen

    Correct Answer
    A. Hydrogen
    Explanation
    The larger part of the sun consists of hydrogen. This is because hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and it undergoes nuclear fusion in the sun's core, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. The fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium is what powers the sun and allows it to emit light and heat. While other elements such as helium, neon, and oxygen are also present in the sun, hydrogen is the primary component.

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  • 5. 
    The ancient Sumerians believed that the sun was ______________ - ProProfs

    The ancient Sumerians believed that the sun was ______________

    • Sunne

    • Utu

    • Suine

    • Sol

    Correct Answer
    A. Utu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Utu." The ancient Sumerians believed that Utu was the sun god in their mythology. They worshipped Utu as the deity who controlled the movement of the sun across the sky and brought light and warmth to the world. Utu was considered a powerful and important god in Sumerian culture, and his worship was integral to their religious practices.

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  • 6. 
    From at least the 4th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the Sun was worshipped as the god ________ - ProProfs

    From at least the 4th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the Sun was worshipped as the god ________

    • Ra

    • Ogun

    • Hind

    • Chi

    Correct Answer
    A. Ra
    Explanation
    In Ancient Egypt, the Sun was worshipped as the god Ra. Ra was considered the creator and ruler of the universe and was often depicted with a falcon head and a sun disk on top. He was believed to travel across the sky during the day and descend into the underworld at night. Ra was one of the most important gods in the Egyptian pantheon and his worship continued for centuries.

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  • 7. 
    The Latin name of sun is ________________ - ProProfs

    The Latin name of sun is ________________

    • Suin

    • Sunne

    • Sol

    • Sole

    Correct Answer
    A. Sol
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Sol." In Latin, "Sol" is the word used to refer to the sun. This term is commonly used in scientific and astronomical contexts.

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  • 8. 
    The mass of Sun is about __________ times that of Earth, - ProProfs

    The mass of Sun is about __________ times that of Earth,

    • 330,000

    • 340,000

    • 320,000

    • 300,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 330,000
    Explanation
    The mass of the Sun is about 330,000 times that of Earth. This means that the Sun is much larger and more massive than Earth. The Sun's mass is necessary to sustain its nuclear fusion reactions, which generate the energy and heat that make life on Earth possible. The immense mass of the Sun also creates its strong gravitational pull, which keeps the planets of the solar system in orbit around it.

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  • 9. 
    The English proper name Sun developed from Old English ___________ - ProProfs

    The English proper name Sun developed from Old English ___________

    • Sune

    • Sun

    • Suine

    • Sunne

    Correct Answer
    A. Sunne
    Explanation
    The English proper name Sun developed from Old English "Sunne".

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  • 10. 
    The Sun diameter is about ___________ million kilometers, - ProProfs

    The Sun diameter is about ___________ million kilometers,

    • 1.67

    • 1.50

    • 1.39

    • 6.67

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.39
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1.39. This is the closest option to the actual diameter of the Sun, which is approximately 1.39 million kilometers.

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