Layers of the Sun Quiz

What is the outermost layer of the sun called?

• core

• crust

• corona

• mantle

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

• Mantle

• Core

• Corona

• Crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the middle layer of the sun called?

• Chromosphere

• Convection zone

• Photosphere

• Radiative zone

Which layer of the sun is responsible for producing the sun's energy through nuclear fusion?

• Atmosphere

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the visible surface of the sun called?

• photosphere

• mantle

• core

• atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which layer of the sun is the hottest?

• Photosphere

• Surface

• Chromosphere

• Core

What is the layer of the sun that extends millions of kilometers into space and is visible during a total solar eclipse?

• Core

• Crust

• Mantle

• Corona

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which layer of the sun is the thickest and is the region where energy is transported from the core to the surface?

• Convection zone

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

• Radiative zone

What is the layer of the sun that is made up of plasma and is the source of the solar wind?

• Corona

• Outer Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Which layer of the sun is the visible surface that emits light and heat?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Photosphere