Solar Properties and Phenomena

What is the process by which the Sun rotates on its axis?

• Convection

• Rotation

• Prominence

• Solar Flare

The structure of the Sun includes several layers. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Sun?

• Core

• Photosphere

• Mantle

• Corona

Which of the following describes a sudden eruption of energy on the Sun's surface?

• Solar flares

• Sun spots

• Prominences

• Coronas

Fill in the blank: The Sun's ____ helps in the transfer of heat from its core to the surface.

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Reflection

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The layer of the Sun's atmosphere that gives off visible light is called the ______.

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

• Corona

• Convection Zone

What is the process of joining hydrogen atoms to form helium called?

• Nuclear fusion

• Solar wind

• Prominence

• Sunspot

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What is the joining of hydrogen atoms to form helium called?

• Solar wind

• Nuclear fusion

• Prominence

• Convection zone

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which of the following is a feature of the Sun's surface?

• A) Rotation

• B) Structure

• C) Convection

• D) Sun spots

Which part of the Sun is responsible for solar flares?

• Core

• Chromosphere

• Corona

• Photosphere

The layer of the Sun where convection currents are present is known as the _______.

• Core

• Convection Zone

• Radiation Zone

• Chromosphere