Quiz on the Sun's Layers

Which layer of the sun is the central region where nuclear reactions consume hydrogen to form helium?

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Core

• Corona

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What is the primary method of energy transport in the Radiative Zone of the sun?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Diffusion

Which layer of the sun extends from a depth of about 200,000 km to the visible surface where its motion is seen as granules and supergranules?

• Core

• Radiative Zone

• Convection Zone

• Photosphere

What is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere called?

• Chromosphere

• Corona

• Photosphere

• Flare

Which layer of the solar atmosphere is the visible surface of the Sun?

• Chromosphere

• Transition Region

• Photosphere

• Corona

In which layer of the solar atmosphere does the temperature rise from 6000°C to about 20,000°C?

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Transition Region

• Corona

What is the function of the Transition Region in the solar atmosphere?

Which layer of the solar atmosphere is known as the Sun’s outer atmosphere?

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Transition Region

• Corona

What is the solar wind?

• The visible surface of the Sun.

• An irregular layer above the photosphere.

• A thin and very irregular layer of the Sun’s atmosphere.

• An outward flow of coronal gas.