The Sun

Front

What is the cumulative atmosphere of the Sun that is responsible for radiating light?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What is the second gaseous layer of the Sun's atmosphere that has a reddish color?

Back

Chromosphere

Front

What is a self-luminous celestial body consisting of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity and emitting energy generated by nuclear reactions in its interior?

Back

Star

Front

What is a cloud of interstellar gas and dust created by a dying, low-mass star?

Back

Planetary Nebula

Front

What type of star is our sun classified as?

Back

Yellow dwarf

Front

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

Back

Corona

Front

What process occurs in the core of the Sun that generates energy?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What is the term for the visible surface of the Sun?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What is the layer of the Sun's atmosphere that is visible during a solar eclipse?

Back

Corona

Front

What is the main component of the Sun's composition?

Back

Hydrogen