Solar Activity

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A dark spot on the photosphere of the sun

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sunspot

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The visible surface of the sun

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photosphere

Front

Moving areas of magnetic activity with temperatures that are cooler than the area of the photosphere

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Sunspots

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Sudden, intense explosions that result in changes in brightness when magnetic energy is released.

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Solar Flare

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Bright arch-like loops that may erupt from the photosphere into the corona

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Prominences

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Energy released from _________ can cause damage to the International Space Station, disrupt radio and electrical transmissions on Earth, and cause Auroras in the skies near the North and South Poles.

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Solar Flares

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How does the sun keep all of the planets in orbit?

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The pull of its gravity

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How many inner layers does the sun have?

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3

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How many outer layers does the sun have?

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3

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What are the inner layers of the sun?

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Core, Radiative zone, and the Convection zone