The Sun

Layer #3 moves hot radiation towards the surface and cooler radiation sinks back down towards the core.

• Core

• Radiation Zone

• Convection Zone

• Photosphere

Layer #1 generates Nuclear Fusion.

• Core

• Radiation Zone

• Convection Zone

• Photosphere

Layer #2 generates radiation.

• Core

• Radiation Zone

• Convection Zone

• Photosphere

Layer #4 gives off the Sun's visible light that we can see.

• Core

• Radiation Zone

• Convection Zone

• Photosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Layer #5 is the 2nd layer of atmosphere

• Chromosphere

• Corona

• Convective Zone

• Photosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Layer #6 is the last layer of atmosphere.

• Chromosphere

• Corona

• Convective Zone

• Photosphere

What is this a picture of?

• Sun Spot

• Solar Flare

• Prominence

What is this a picture of?

• Sun Spot

• Solar Flare

• Prominence

What is this a picture of?

• Sun Spot

• Solar Flare

• Prominence

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What are the 3 layers of the Sun's interior?

• Core, Radiation, Convection

• Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona

• Sun Spots, Solar Flares, Prominence