Exploring the Sun
A Grade 5 science worksheet about the Sun, its characteristics, and its importance to Earth.
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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?
Planet
Moon
Star
Asteroid
2. The Sun is mostly made up of which two gases?
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen and Helium
Nitrogen and Argon
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.
True
False
6. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
True
False
7. Describe one way the Sun is important to plants on Earth.
8. Label the diagram of the Sun's layers.

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