Star Composition WS#2

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What are sunspots?

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Sunspots are temporary phenomena on the photosphere of the Sun that appear as spots darker than the surrounding areas. They are caused by magnetic activity and can affect solar radiation.

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Is our Sun unique in the universe?

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No, the Sun is average to small in size compared to other stars in the universe.

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What is the sun's surface called?

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The sun's surface is called the Photosphere.

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What type of celestial body is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star.

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What is solar radiation?

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Solar radiation is the energy emitted by the Sun, primarily in the form of light and heat.

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What are solar winds?

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Solar winds are streams of charged particles released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun, carrying energy and matter into space.

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What is the corona?

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The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, visible during a solar eclipse, and is much hotter than the surface.

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What is a solar flare?

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A solar flare is a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface, often associated with sunspots.

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What is the chromosphere?

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The chromosphere is a layer of the Sun's atmosphere above the photosphere and below the corona, characterized by a reddish glow.

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What is the difference between solar flares and solar winds?

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Solar flares are explosive bursts of energy, while solar winds are continuous streams of charged particles.