Layers of the Sun

Front

What is the innermost layer of the Sun?

Back

Core

Front

What is the layer of the Sun responsible for energy production through nuclear fusion?

Back

Core

Front

Which layer of the Sun is visible during a solar eclipse?

Back

Corona

Front

How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth?

Back

8 minutes

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere?

Back

Corona

Front

What is the layer of the Sun where sunspots occur?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What is the layer of the Sun that lies just above the photosphere?

Back

Chromosphere

Front

What is the process by which the Sun produces energy?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What is the temperature of the Sun's core?

Back

Approximately 15 million degrees Celsius

Front

What is the main component of the Sun?

Back

Hydrogen