Properties of the Sun

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What is the visible surface of the sun called?

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Photosphere

Front

Where are most sunspots found on the sun?

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Near the equator

Front

What gas makes up about 70% of the sun's composition?

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Hydrogen

Front

What is a dark spot on the photosphere of the sun known as?

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Sunspot

Front

What are bright arch-like loops that may erupt from the photosphere into the corona called?

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Prominences

Front

What is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere?

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Corona

Front

What is the term for the process by which the sun generates energy?

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Nuclear fusion

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What are solar flares?

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Sudden eruptions of energy on the sun's surface that can affect space weather.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

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What is the temperature of the sun's core?

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Approximately 15 million degrees Celsius.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the significance of sunspots in solar activity?

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They are indicators of magnetic activity and can influence solar radiation.