The Sun

The Sun

Multiple Choice

A __________ is a large, bright, gaseous feature extending outward from the Sun's surface, often in a loop shape.

• sunspots

• solar flares

• solar wind

• prominences

Multiple Choice

__________ are areas on the Sun’s surface that are colder than the surrounding areas.

• sunspots

• solar wind

• solar flares

• prominences

Multiple Choice

The ___________ is a continuous stream of charged particles that flows out of the Sun in all directions.

• corona

• solar wind

• photosphere

• solar flares

Multiple Choice

__________ is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere.

• corona

• solar wind

• core

• auroras

Multiple Choice

A ___________ is a sudden eruption of brightness from the Sun's surface.

• photosphere

• solar flare

• solar wind

• prominences

Multiple Choice

_________ is the visible part of the Sun’s atmosphere.

• corona

• solar radiation

• photosphere

• prominences

Multiple Choice

___________ is the process in which green plants use sunlight to make their own food.

• photosphere

• photosynthesis

• solar system

• prominences

Multiple Choice

The _________ is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface

• greenhouse effect

• carbon dioxide

• photosynthesis

• solar radiation

Multiple Choice

__________ is the sunlight and energy that comes from the sun.

• solar panel

• solar wind

• solar system

• solar radiation