Ch. 2 Astro Vocabulary

Front

What is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere that can be seen during a solar eclipse?

Back

Corona

Front

What theory explains that the universe began from one point and has been expanding ever since?

Back

Big Bang Theory

Front

What is the inner layer of the sun's atmosphere that gives off its visible light?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What is a huge reddish loop of gas that protrudes from the sun and links sunspot regions?

Back

Prominence

Front

What is the outermost layer of the sun's interior where hot gas moves up toward the surface and cooler gas moves deeper into the interior?

Back

Convection Zone

Front

What are sudden bursts of energy from the sun that can affect space weather?

Back

Solar Flares

Front

What is the stream of charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere?

Back

Solar Wind

Front

What is the layer of the sun's atmosphere located between the photosphere and the corona?

Back

Chromosphere

Front

What is the central part of the sun where nuclear fusion occurs?

Back

Core

Front

What is the process by which the sun produces energy?

Back

Nuclear Fusion