The Sun Flashcard

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What is the outermost layer of the Sun called?

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The outermost layer of the Sun is called the corona.

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What process powers the Sun?

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The Sun is powered by nuclear fusion.

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Which layer of the Sun is just above the photosphere and appears as a red rim during a total solar eclipse?

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The layer just above the photosphere is called the chromosphere.

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What layer of the Sun do we see from Earth?

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The layer of the Sun that we see from Earth is the photosphere.

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What is the sun's Latin name?

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The sun's Latin name is Sol.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing energy.

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What is the photosphere?

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The photosphere is the visible surface of the Sun that emits light.

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What is the chromosphere?

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The chromosphere is a layer of the Sun's atmosphere that is visible during a solar eclipse.

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What is the corona?

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The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, extending millions of kilometers into space.

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What is the core of the Sun?

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The core is the innermost layer of the Sun where nuclear fusion occurs.

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