2. What is the sun made of?
3. You should never stare directly at the sun. Why?
4. How big is the sun (diameter)?
5. What is a solar flare?
6. There are some dark areas on the sun that are cooler than the surrounding area. What are those dark spots called?
7. How hot is the core of the sun? Tell your answer using Fº.
8. How many Earths
would it take to cover the surface of the sun?
(hint: Look on the side, under "physical
characteristics")
10. Our sun is considered a "yellow dwarf". What does that mean?
