Sun's Energy Exit Ticket

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What is Solar Energy?

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Solar Energy is energy that is created by the Sun.

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How does the Sun produce energy?

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The Sun produces energy through nuclear fusion in its core, and energy flows outward to the surface through radiation and convection.

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What is the process of energy transfer through electromagnetic waves called?

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The process is called Radiation.

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What type of electromagnetic waves can we see?

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The only type of electromagnetic waves we can see are visible light waves.

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Can land, water, and air absorb and release solar energy?

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True, land, water, and air can absorb and release solar energy.

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What is the core of the Sun?

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The core is the innermost layer of the Sun where nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through space and do not require a medium; they include visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

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The Sun provides energy that causes evaporation of water, which is essential for the water cycle.

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What is visible light?

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Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.