WONDER #1356: What Would Earth Be Like Without the Sun?

Question 1 of 3

How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?

1. 1 second
2. 30 seconds
3. 5 minutes
4. 8.5 minutes

Question 2 of 3

If the Sun suddenly went out, the average global surface temperature on Earth would probably drop below 0º F within how long?

1. one week
2. one month
3. one year
4. one decade

Question 3 of 3

What process essential to life on Earth would stop immediately if the Sun suddenly went out?

1. respiration
2. photosynthesis
3. perspiration
4. erosion

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