Question

mei is working on a report about the sun. which statement should she include in her description of the sun?
question 1 / 3
a the sun is brighter than any other star.
b the sun is closer to earth than any other star.
c the sun is hotter than any other star.
d the sun is larger than any other star.

Explanation:

• Option A: Many stars (like supergiants) are intrinsically brighter than the Sun; the Sun only appears brighter from Earth because it is closer.
• Option B: The Sun is the closest star to Earth, located about 150 million kilometers away, while all other stars are much farther (the next closest is Proxima Centauri, over 4 light-years away).
• Option C: There are much hotter stars, such as blue supergiants, which have far higher surface temperatures than the Sun's ~5,500°C surface.
• Option D: Numerous stars (e.g., red supergiants like Betelgeuse) are vastly larger in size than the Sun.

Answer:

B. The Sun is closer to Earth than any other star.