The Sun and Stars

What is an explosion on the sun that gives out huge amounts of energy?

• Sun Spot
• Solar Flare
• Sun Ray
• Sun Gases

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Which statement is true about the sun?

• It is a star.    
• It is the largest star in our galaxy. 
• It is a planet close to Earth.
• It is a moon. 

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What are spots on the sun that are cooler than the rest of the sun?

• Solar Flares
• Corona
• Sun Spots
• Sun Rays

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

• The pull of its gravity
• the flames give it power
• the sun spots
• The solar flares guide them

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The SUN is an average sized star. 

• True
• False

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The most common elements in the SUN are 

• carbon and oxygen
• water and carbon dioxide
• calcium and potassium
• hydrogen and helium

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What happens during nuclear fusion

• Hydrogen reacts with Oxygen to create fire.
• Hydrogen atoms are forced together to create Helium
• Uranium and Plutonium split apart and release radiation.
• Helium atoms break down to make hydrogen

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Where does nuclear fusion occur?

• Space
• Radiation Zone
• Photosphere
• The Core

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Can only be seen during a solar eclipse; outer layer; looks like a white halo

• corona
• photosphere
• core
• fusion

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These can disrupt electronics on Earth.

• Sunspots
• Solar flares
• Comets
• Mars