Sun

Question 1

Core

Answer 1

1. • inner part of the sun
   • Where nuclear fusion occurs

Question 2

Radiative Zone

Answer 2

2. • Layer around the core
   • Not as hot or as dense
   • Transfers energy from the core by radiating heat

Question 3

Convective Zone

Answer 3

3. • Layer from where the hot gases rise from the radiative zone

Question 4

Photosphere

Answer 4

4. • Outer visible layer of the sun (sun’s surface)
   • Cool temperature
     Converts heat into light energy

Question 5

Chromosphere

Answer 5

5. • First layer of the sun’s atmosphere

Question 6

Corona

Answer 6

6. • Outermost layer of sun’s atmosphere

Question 7

Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections

Answer 7

7. • Large sparks of gas and energy that release dangerous x-rays

Question 8

Summer Solstice

Answer 8

Longest day of the year

Question 9

Winter solstice

Answer 9

Shortest day of the year

Question 10

Equinox

Answer 10

Equal hours of daylight and darkness

Question 11

Particles from the Coronal Mass Ejections

Answer 11

Auroras

Question 12

The sun’s core will heat up again and turn into what type of star?

Answer 12

red giant