Layers of the Sun

Which layer of the Sun is the innermost layer?

• mantle

• core

• outer core

• crust

Which layer of the Sun is responsible for the production of energy through nuclear fusion?

• core

• corona

• chromosphere

• photosphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the main method of energy transfer in the radiative zone?

• evaporation

• convection

• radiation

• conduction

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Which layer of the Sun is directly above the convective zone?

• photosphere

• corona

• radiative zone

• chromosphere

What is the outermost layer of the Sun called?

• chromosphere

• core

• photosphere

• corona

Which layer of the Sun is visible during a solar eclipse?

• corona

• convection zone

• chromosphere

• photosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which layer of the Sun is known for its reddish color?

• convection zone

• corona

• chromosphere

• photosphere

What is the name of the layer above the photosphere?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• corona

• chromosphere

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

• photosphere
• chromosphere
• corona
• convection zone

How long does it take for the light from the sun to reach the Earth?

• 8 minutes

• 8 seconds

• 8 days

• 8 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1