ESS - The Sun

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What is the process called when hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium?

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Nuclear fusion.

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What are sunspots?

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Areas on the sun that are slightly cooler than the surrounding regions.

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What does the sun consume to produce energy?

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Hydrogen.

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What is produced when the sun consumes hydrogen?

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Helium.

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What are the primary gases that compose the sun?

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Hydrogen and Helium.

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What type of celestial body is the sun?

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A star.

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What is the temperature of the sun's core?

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Approximately 15 million degrees Celsius.

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What is the outer layer of the sun's atmosphere called?

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The corona.

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What is the significance of nuclear fusion in the sun?

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It is the process that generates the sun's energy.

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How do sunspots affect solar activity?

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They are associated with solar flares and increased solar activity.