ASTRO Chapter 2 Recap

ASTRO Chapter 2 Recap

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the dark boundaries around granules on the Sun's surface?

Back

Cool gases sinking to solar interior.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary cause of the solar wind?

Back

Ejection of gas from the Corona.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which region of the Sun is characterized by energy traveling mainly in the form of electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiative zone.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Sun's atmosphere is known as the outermost region?

Back

Corona.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sunspot?

Back

A temporary phenomenon on the Sun's photosphere that appears as spots darker than the surrounding areas.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Photosphere?

Back

The visible surface of the Sun, where light is emitted.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the Chromosphere.

Back

A layer of the Sun's atmosphere above the Photosphere, characterized by a reddish glow during solar eclipses.

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