GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these statements BEST describes the Sun?
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It has a shiny surface that reflects light.
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It is a ball of hot, glowing gas.
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It has a hard, solid surface.
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It is very cold.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Overview: A star is a huge luminous ball of hot gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, held together by gravity. Nuclear reactions in the cores of all stars, including our Sun, produce energy in the form of light.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sun is made up of a blazing combination of gases. These gases are actually in the form of plasma. Plasma is a state of matter similar to gas, but with most of the particles ionized.
Detailed explanation-3: -A star is a huge glowing ball of hot gas, mainly hydrogen and helium. The temperature is so high in its core that nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy.
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