The energy Earth receives from the Sun comes from

Question

A.

the mechanical motion of the planets orbiting the Sun.
B.

the burning of oxygen and carbon within the Sun's core.
C.

the burning of hydrogen and helium within the Sun's core.
D.

the mechanical motion of the Sun rotating around its axis.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C. the burning of hydrogen and helium within the Sun's core.

The Sun generates energy through nuclear fusion, where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium and release energy in the process. This energy is what the Earth receives as sunlight.