The Sun

What caused the gas cloud to collapse and form the solar system?

• Gravity

• Angular momentum

• Heat and light from the Sun

• Unknown event

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What is the main material in the Sun?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

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What is the process that occurs in the Sun's core?

• Fusion of hydrogen into helium

• Fission of helium into hydrogen

• Combustion of hydrogen

• Evaporation of hydrogen

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How long does it take for light to escape the Sun?

• 10,000 to 20,000 years

• 100,000 to 200,000 years

• 1 million to 2 million years

• 10 million to 20 million years

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What is the layer above the convective zone of the Sun called?

• Photosphere

• Corona

• Core

• Prominence

What are the arches created by plasma traveling on magnetic fields called?

• Sunspots

• Prominences

• Solar flares

• Coronal mass ejections

What is the process that occurs in the Sun's core?

• nuclear fission

• photosynthesis

• evaporation

• nuclear fusion

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What happens when the ejected material from the Sun reaches Earth?

• Causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Creates a temporary blackout

• Interacts with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere

• Leads to global warming

How long does it take for light to get to Earth?

• 12 hours and 40 minutes

• 8 minutes and 20 seconds

• 5 minutes and 10 seconds

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

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What happens when magnetic fields snap on the Sun's surface?

• Solar flares or coronal mass ejections (CMEs)

• Solar wind

• Sunspots

• Solar prominences