Worksheets9.1 activities of the sun that affect earth
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
____________are areas of gas on the sun that are cooler than the gas around them.
Solar Wind
Solar Flares
Sunspots
Core
The surface of the sun is called ______________________.
photosphere
chromosphere
sunspots
flares
What is a solar wind?
The surface of the sun
Darker, cooler areas of the sun
Outer layer of the sun
Constant flow of tiny, fast, electrically charged particles
Coronal Mass Ejections "CME's"
massive emissions of electrically charged material
Explosions that occur when multiple loops suddenly connect
hydrogen and nitrogen together
Sun spots
How does the Sun's Corona affect Earth
It can blind people during lunar eclipses
It doesn't affect Earth.
The Coronal Mass Ejections (CME's) throw particles into space which cause solar winds. Leads to Auroras
Leads to colder sun spots.
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 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.
Can we land on the sun?
Yes, If we use metal suits
No, It doesn't have a solid surface
Yes, but we can't stay very long
No, It's against the law.
Which of the following is a effect of the sun?
Disrupts radio Signals
Blackouts
Lightning
Earthquakes
What protects us from the Sun's radiation
Moon
Magnetic Field
Asteroid Belt
Atmosphere
