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Embark on an exploration of our fascinating star - the Sun! This interactive GPS scavenger hunt takes you through the most amazing features of our solar system's central star. From explosive solar flares to the mysterious sunspots - discover how the Sun makes our lives possible.

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What grows well in the sun?
Flowers Ice Snow Clouds
How many suns are there?
One Two Five Ten
When do you see the sun?
By day In the night Sunday only Only in winter
What sound does the sun make?
No sound Buzz Flutes Singing
How much time does it take for the earth to orbit the sun?
A whole year One day One week One month
Where does the sun rise?
In the east In the west In the north In the south
What does the earth revolve around?
To the sun To the moon To the clouds To the stars
Where is the sun at midday?
High in the sky On the ground In the tree In the water
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What do animals do in summer with lots of sunshine?
They seek shade They head towards the sun They go to sleep They go dancing
What happens to water when the sun shines on it?
It evaporates It turns blue It will be sweet It will be tough
Why should we not look directly at the sun?
It's bad for your eyes It is too boring It is too far away It is prohibited
How many times does the Earth fit inside the sun?
More than 1 million times 10 times 100 times 1000 times
How much light does the sun give to the earth?
A very small amount All the light Half No light
What do we call the energy that comes from the sun?
Solar Wind energy Water energy Earth energy
How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the sun?
1 year 1 month 1 day 1 week
Why do we see the sun yellow in the sky?
Through the air around the earth Because the sun is really yellow Through our eyes Through the clouds
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What do we call the energy we get from the Sun?
Solar Wind energy Water energy Fire energy
How big is the Sun compared to other stars?
Medium The largest The smallest Very small
How many months does it take the Earth to travel around the Sun?
12 months 6 months 24 months 3 months
How can you use solar energy?
With solar panels With windmills With hydropower With magnets
What do we call the Earth's orbit around the Sun?
An orbit of orbit A circle A straight line A square
What protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation?
The atmosphere The moon The oceans The mountains
What colour do sunspots have?
Darker than the rest of the Sun Lighter than the rest of the Sun Blue Green
What happens when you hold a magnifying glass in the sun?
It bundles sunlight into a hot spot It breaks Nothing happens Getting cold
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What is the name of the zone in the sun where energy is generated?
The core The convection zone The radiative zone The photosphere
What do you call the outer layer of the solar atmosphere?
Corona Chromosphere Photosphere Magnetosphere
What causes the northern lights?
Solar wind colliding with atmosphere Reflection of sunlight on ice Light from other planets Electrical discharges in clouds
Which constellation does the sun appear to pass through in summer (for the Netherlands)?
Leo and Virgo Scorpio and Sagittarius Capricorn and Aquarius Aries and Taurus
What do we call the point in the Earth's orbit furthest from the sun?
Aphelium Perihelion Apogeum Perigee
How far is the sun from Earth?
150 million kilometres 100 million kilometres 200 million kilometres 50 million kilometres
Which space probe was built specifically to investigate the sun?
Parker Solar Probe Voyager 1 Hubble Curiosity
How many Earth years has the sun been shining?
4.6 billion years 1.2 billion years 8.3 billion years 2.1 billion years
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What are the magnetic storms caused by solar activity called?
Geomagnetic storms Atmospheric storms Cosmic storms Ionic storms
Which space mission was launched specifically to study the Sun?
Parker Solar Probe Voyager 1 Cassini New Horizons
What happens to the Sun at the end of its life?
It becomes a white dwarf It explodes as a supernova It becomes a black hole It breaks apart into asteroids
How fast does the Sun move through the Milky Way?
220 kilometers per second 50 kilometers per second 500 kilometers per second 100 kilometers per second
What will happen to the Sun at the end of its life?
It will become a white dwarf It will explode as a supernova It will become a black hole It will become a neutron star
What is the temperature of the chromosphere?
4,000-20,000 kelvin 5,800 kelvin 1-2 million kelvin 15 million kelvin
What is the granulation pattern on the Sun?
Convection cells of hot gas Magnetic field lines Craters from meteorite impacts Shadows of sunspots
Which layer of the Sun's atmosphere can we see during a total solar eclipse?
The corona The chromosphere The photosphere The core
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A The Sun scavenger hunt is a GPS-guided outdoor activity with quiz questions about The Sun, part of the theme Space. You walk a route past various locations and answer fun questions along the way.

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