Layers of the Sun Quiz

________ occur in the Chromosphere

• Solar Flares

• Sun Spots

________ occur in the Photosphere

• Solar Flares

• Sun Spots

Which layer of the sun can we typically see?

• Photosphere

• Corona

• Core

• Convection Zone

What layer of the sun allows for electromagnetic radiation to escape?

• Core

• Convection Zone

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

Which two elements make up most of the Sun? (Pick 2)

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Xenon

• Neon

Earth's gravity is how many times less than the Sun's gravity?

• 28 times

• 4 million times

• 1 time

• 99 times

Which of the following is closest to the sun's surface temperature?

• 12,000 C

• 15 million C

• 5,500 C

• 8,000 C

What is the primary source of energy production in the sun?

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Combustion

• Geothermal energy

Which layer of the sun is responsible for the transfer of energy through heat currents that rise and fall?

• Core

• Radiative Zone

• Convection Zone

• Photosphere

What is the outermost layer of the sun called?

• Core

• Radiative Zone

• Convection Zone

• Corona