Properties of Stars CFE

The energy from the sun is created by a process called:

• nuclear fission
• nuclear fusion
• nuclear reaction
• nuclear core

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____________are areas of gas on the sun that are cooler than the gas around them.

• Solar Wind

• Solar Flares

• Sunspots

• Core

Energy is created in the core when two _____________ atoms join together to form a ______________ atom.

• helium, hydrogen
• carbon, hydrogen
• nitrogen, helium
• hydrogen, helium

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When we look at the sun, what layer are we viewing?

• photosphere
• chromosphere
• corona
• convection zone

What layer can be seen here?

• chromosphere
• corona
• photosphere
• core

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What is the sun mostly made up of

• Helium
• Core
• Carbon
• Hydrogen

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a brief burst of energy from the sun’s photosphere

• corona
• solar flare
• solar wind
• photosphere

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What type of reaction occurs at the core of the Sun?

• Nuclear fusion

• Electrolysis

• Acid Base Reaction

• Combustion

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The Sun is NOT a star.

• True

• False

Which of the following correctly describes the rotation of the Sun?

• All parts of the Sun rotate together.

• The Sun rotates faster at its equator than at its pole.

• The Sun rotates slower at its equator than at its pole.

• The Sun does not rotate at all.