Which statements describe the Sun? Check all that apply.It is the center of the solar system.It is made up mostly of gases, not solids.It is ancient, at over 10 billion years old.It is the most massive object in the solar system.It is composed mostly of oxygen and nitrogen.
Answer
A
It is the center of the solar system.
B
It is made up mostly of gases, not solids.
C
It is ancient, at over 10 billion years old.
D
It is the most massive object in the solar system.
E
It is composed mostly of oxygen and nitrogen.
Explanation
The Sun is at the center of the solar system, is made mostly of hot gases (plasma), and contains most of the solar system’s mass, making it the most massive object. It is about 4.6 billion years old, not over 10 billion years old. Its main elements are hydrogen and helium, not oxygen and nitrogen.
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