The Layers of the Sun Flashcard

Front

a brief burst of energy from the sun’s photosphere

Back

solar flare

Front

a dark spot on the photosphere of the sun

Back

sunspot

Front

the visible surface of the sun

Back

photosphere

Front

fast-moving stream of particles thrown into space by solar flares

Back

solar wind

Front

Identify part 1. The innermost layer of the sun.

Back

core

Front

Identify part 2. The middle layer of the sun's interior.

Back

radiation zone

Front

Identify part 3. The outer layer of the sun's interior.

Back

convection zone

Front

Identify part 4. The innermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.

Back

photosphere

Front

Identify part 5. The middle layer of the sun's atmosphere.

Back

chromosphere

Front

Identify part 6. The outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere that looks like a crown.

Back

corona