Question

c. stars twinkle because they move around the sky.
a. the sun is the largest star in the universe.
b. the sun looks brighter because it is closer to earth.

1. how far away is the sun from earth?*

a. 24 trillion miles
b. 250,000 miles
c. 93 million miles
d. 1 million miles

1. what is the name of the closest star to the sun?*

a. polaris
b. proxima centauri
c. sirius
d. alpha centauri a

Explanation:

• Question 2: The average distance from the Sun to Earth is approximately 93 million miles. This is a well - known astronomical fact.
• Question 3: Proxima Centauri is the closest star to the Sun. It is a red dwarf star in the Alpha Centauri star system.

Answer:

• 2. C. 93 million miles
• 3. B. Proxima Centauri