Sun/stars test

Front

The energy from the sun is created by a process called:

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nuclear fusion

Front

In which area of the sun does gas rise as it heats up, then fall back down as it cools? Options: the core, the radiation zone, the convection zone, the corona

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the convection zone

Front

When we look at the sun with special glasses, what layer are we viewing?

Back

photosphere

Front

What layer of the sun's atmosphere gives the sun its "white halo" during a solar eclipse?

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corona

Front

Areas of gas on the sun's surface that are cooler than gases around them are called:

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sunspots

Front

Huge loops of reddish gas that connect sunspots are called:

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prominences

Front

When prominences erupt into space releasing gas and energy that forms solar storms, we call this:

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solar flares

Front

What layer can be seen here? Options: chromosphere, corona, photosphere, core

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corona

Front

Which number represents a solar flare? Options: 7, 8, 9, 10

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8

Front

Which sun feature is shown by number 10? Options: solar flare, solar prominence, sun spot, solar wind

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solar wind