Solar System Quiz

A dark area of the photosphere of the sun that is cooler than the surrounding areas.

The visible surface of the sun.

A loop of relatively cool, incandescent gas that extends above the photosphere.

An explosive release of energy that comes from the sun and is associated with magnetic disturbances on the sun’s surface.

Layer of the sun where nuclear fusion occurs.

Layer of the sun between the photosphere and corona.

Storms that cause a disruption in radio, satellite and cell phone functions.

Eruptions of electrically charged particles into space.

The outermost layer of the sun’s atmosphere.

Colored light produced by charged particles from the solar wind.