, 9 September 2020
In the southern parts of the world, spring has sprung, and there’s a lot more sunshine about. See how you go with this solar themed quiz!
The Sun is a little further than 8 light minutes away from Earth, although that additional distance does vary throughout the year.
A diurnal animal comes out during the day. It’s like the opposite of a nocturnal animal!
Chlorophyll reflects green light instead of absorbing it, which is why leaves typically look green.
Both the surface of the Sun and the centre of the Earth are about 5700 Kelvin or 5400 degrees Celsius.
Helium was first detected in 1868 as a strange dip in the Sun’s light spectrum. It’s named after the Greek Titan of the Sun, Helios.
Congratulations! You are a real science whiz!
Oh dear! Better brush up before the next quiz!
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