The Sun

What are TWO things that happen on the surface of the Sun?

• Sunspots

• Explosions

• Solar Flares

• Greenspots

Select TWO layers of the sun?

• Corona

• Solar core

• Density

• Mass

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.

Which star is the coldest?

• Yellow Star
• Red Star
• Orange Star
• Blue Star

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

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

How does the mass of a hot, bright main sequence star compare to a cool, faint main sequence star?

• They have more mass

• They have the same mass

• They have less mass

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Label part 5

• #5 Chromosphere
• #5 Radiation zone
• #5 Convection zone
• #5 Photosphere

What layer can be seen here?

• chromosphere
• corona
• photosphere
• core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Use the image to answer the following question:

Which solar property is represented at number nine?

• core

• flare

• sunspot

• prominence

The sun appears to move across the sky due to :

• the Sun's rotation

• the Sun orbits the stars

• the stars are orbiting around the Sun

• the Earth's rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1