WorksheetsThe Sun
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The Sun is our star made mostly of
helium
hydrogen and helium
hydrogen
helium, hydrogen, and gold
Sunspots are
large flares of energy that loop back to the sun's surface.
magnetic areas on the sun's surface that appear darker because they are a lower temperature than surrounding areas.
bursts of energy that flash off the sun's surface.
corona
outermost surface of the sun emitting light we see; outermost layer of sun's atmosphere visible only to us during solar eclipse
visible layer of the sun emitting light we see; lowest layer of sun's atmosphere
hottest part of the sun; produces energy through nuclear fusion
Solar flares are
large flares of energy that loop back to the sun's surface.
areas on the sun's surface that appear darker because they are a lower temperature than surrounding areas.
bursts of energy that flash off the sun's surface.
photosphere
outermost surface of the sun emitting light we see; outermost layer of sun's atmosphere visible only to us during solar eclipse
visible layer of the sun emitting light we see; lowest layer of sun's atmosphere
hottest part of the sun; produces energy through nuclear fusion
solar wind
occurs when corona sends out electrically charged particles
occurs when photosphere sends out electrically charged particles
occurs when core sends out electrically charged particles
Prominences are
large flares of energy that loop back to the sun's surface.
areas on the sun's surface that appear darker because they are a lower temperature than surrounding areas.
bursts of energy that flash off the sun's surface.
Solar flares
cause Earth's auroras at the poles.
can cause damage to the ISS and satellites.
increase charged particles in gases creating magnetic storms in Earth's atmosphere.
can disrupt radio, telephone and television signals.
What does the Sun provide for Earth?
Thermal and Light Energy
Light
Heat
Water
What is the Sun made of?
Fire to make heat
Water so it doesn't burn everythin
Heat and Gasses
Wind that creates solar flares
Finish the sentence "The Sun is Earth's...
... closest Star."
...coldest place."
...ONLY energy source."
... planet."
Without the Sun, Earth would be...
...our planet would move to another Star.
...would be our own Sun.
..would be fine we do not need the sun.
...an icy cold planet, we wouldn't be able to survive.
What are Star's made of?
hot rocks, like the Sun.
heat and gas, like the Sun.
Ice, like the Sun.
fire, like the Sun.
What is a property of the Sun that should go in the table?
Has large bodies of water
Composed of gases
Revloves around Earth
Covered with mountains
The Sun is classified as a
A Comet
Planet
A Star that our solar system revolves around
A Moon
