GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Sun?
A
It gives off heat and light.
B
It is a ball of hot, glowing gas.
C
It has rings and craters.
D
It is a bright star.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun is composed of about 75% hydrogen, 25% helium, and trace amounts of heavier elements. At its core, the Sun’s temperature reaches over 15 million K (27 million°F) and its pressure is over 200 billion times the pressure at Earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-2: -Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest planet in our solar system. Like fellow gas giant Jupiter, Saturn is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Saturn is not the only planet to have rings, but none are as spectacular or as complex as Saturn’s. Saturn also has dozens of moons.

Detailed explanation-3: -1 – The Sun Is Just Your Normal, Average Star. 2 – The Structure of the Sun Is Layered. 3 – From a Human Perspective, the Sun Is Really, Really Big. 4 – The Sun’s Surface Activity Is Cyclical. 5 – The Whirling Sun’s Magnetic Field. 06-Sept-2019

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