Layers of the Sun Flashcard

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What is the outermost layer of the Sun?

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The outermost layer of the Sun is the Corona.

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What layer of the Sun is responsible for solar flares?

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The layer responsible for solar flares is the Chromosphere.

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What is the centermost layer of the Sun called?

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The centermost layer of the Sun is called the Core.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What layer of the Sun is located just above the Core?

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The layer located just above the Core is the Radiative Zone.

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What is the layer of the Sun where convection currents occur?

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The layer where convection currents occur is the Convection Zone.

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What are sunspots?

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Sunspots are temporary phenomena on the Sun's photosphere that appear as spots darker than the surrounding areas.

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What is a solar prominence?

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A solar prominence is a large, bright feature extending outward from the Sun's surface, often in a loop shape.

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What is the temperature of the Sun's Core?

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The temperature of the Sun's Core is approximately 15 million degrees Celsius.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is the function of the Photosphere?

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The Photosphere is the visible surface of the Sun that emits light and heat.

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How does energy move from the Core to the surface of the Sun?

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Energy moves from the Core to the surface of the Sun through radiation in the Radiative Zone and convection in the Convection Zone.