The Sun

The Sun

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-3, HS-PS4-3

+5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary composition of the Sun?

Back

The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are prominences?

Back

Prominences are large flares of energy that loop back to the sun's surface.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are solar flares?

Back

Solar flares are bursts of energy that flash off the sun's surface.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes solar wind?

Back

Solar wind occurs when the corona sends out electrically charged particles.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do scientists study sunspots?

Back

Scientists study sunspots to learn how changes in solar activity affect Earth.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the core of the Sun responsible for?

Back

The core of the Sun is responsible for nuclear fusion, producing energy.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the photosphere?

Back

The photosphere is the visible surface of the Sun that emits light.

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