Structure of the Sun

Front

Outermost layer of the sun

Back

Convection zone

Front

Energy moves through this layer as light

Back

Radiative zone

Front

The innermost layer of the sun

Back

Core

Front

In the convection zone, energy that increases in temperature will:

Back

Rise

Front

Energy is produced in this layer through nuclear fusion

Back

Core

Front

What is the primary process that occurs in the core of the sun?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What is the temperature range of the core of the sun?

Back

Approximately 15 million degrees Celsius

Front

What is the main function of the radiative zone?

Back

To transfer energy from the core outward through radiation

Front

What happens to cooler energy in the convection zone?

Back

It sinks

Front

What is the approximate temperature of the convection zone?

Back

About 2 million degrees Celsius