The sun is a star at the center of the Solar System. It is made up of burning gases. The sun is the most important life source for all living things on Earth. Eight planets orbit the sun. Use this simple comprehension worksheet to learn about it.
Answer Key
More Sun Worksheets
Passage:
The sun is the star at the center of the solar system. It is a medium-sized star and is the closest star to Earth. The sun is about 93 million miles away from Earth and is about 109 times larger than Earth. The sun is made up of hot gases, including hydrogen and helium. It gives off light and heat, which makes it possible for life to exist on Earth. Without the sun, there would be no plants or animals on our planet.
Questions:
- What is the sun?
- How far away is the sun from Earth?
- How big is the sun compared to Earth?
- What is the sun made of?
- Why is the sun important for life on Earth?
Passage:
The sun is the center of our solar system and it is a massive ball of hot gases. It is about 4.6 billion years old and it is expected to continue burning for another 5 billion years. The sun is made up mostly of hydrogen and helium and it gives off a tremendous amount of energy in the form of light and heat. The sun is so powerful that it provides all of the energy needed to support life on Earth. Without the sun, there would be no plants or animals on our planet.
Questions:
- How old is the sun?
- How long is the sun expected to continue burning?
- What is the sun made up of?
- How does the sun produce energy?
- Why is the sun important for life on Earth?
- What would happen if the sun suddenly disappeared?
- How does the sun’s energy affect Earth’s climate and weather patterns?
