The Sun Flashcards
1
Q
The center of the Sun where nuclear fusion takes place
A
core
2
Q
The layer that allows heat transfer thorugh a fluid to occur
A
convection zone
3
Q
The layer that produces light
A
photosphere
4
Q
The Sun’s atmosphere
A
corona
5
Q
What the sun is made of
A
plasma
6
Q
The layer that prevents harmful cosmic radiation from entering the solar system
A
heliosphere
7
Q
The dark regions on the Sun
A
sun spots
