Exploring the Sun
A Grade 5 science worksheet about the Sun, its characteristics, and its importance to Earth.
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort AnswerCustom
Standards
5-ESS1-1
Topics
SunSolar SystemStarsScienceGrade 5
7 sections · Free to use · Printable
Exploring the Sun
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What type of celestial body is the Sun?
a
Planet
b
Moon
c
Star
d
Asteroid
2. The Sun is mostly made up of which two gases?
a
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
b
Hydrogen and Helium
c
Nitrogen and Argon
d
Methane and Ammonia
3. The Sun provides and to Earth, which are essential for life.
4. The Sun is at the center of our system.
5. The Sun is the largest star in the entire universe.
T
True
F
False
6. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
T
True
F
False
7. Describe one way the Sun is important to plants on Earth.
8. Label the diagram of the Sun's layers.
