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The internal structure of the sun consists of the

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core, radiative zone, and convective zone

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The outer structure of the sun consists of the

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photosphere, chromosphere, and corona

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What takes place in the core?

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nuclear fusion

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Transports energy from the core through radiation

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radiative zone

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Between the radiative zone and the "surface" of the sun. Transports energy through convection.

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convective zone

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The photosphere is the

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visible surface of the sun that emits radiation into space

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The lower part of the Sun's atmosphere just above the photosphere.

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chromosphere

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The upper atmosphere of the sun

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corona

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Sun spots are black because

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they are cooler than their surroundings

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Nuclear fusion is

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the bonding of 2 hydrogen atoms which makes 1 helium atom