Layers of the Sun Flashcard

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What is the Core of the Sun?

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The Core is the innermost layer of the Sun where nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy.

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What are Sunspots?

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Sunspots are cooler areas on the Sun's surface that appear as dark spots.

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What is the Corona?

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The Corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, visible during a solar eclipse, and is much hotter than the surface.

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What is the Chromosphere?

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The Chromosphere is the layer of the Sun's atmosphere located just above the photosphere and below the corona.

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What is a Solar Flare?

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A Solar Flare is a sudden eruption of energy on the Sun's surface, releasing a large amount of radiation.

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What is the Convection Zone?

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The Convection Zone is the layer of the Sun where hot plasma rises, cools as it nears the surface, and then sinks back down.

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What is the Radiative Zone?

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The Radiative Zone is the layer of the Sun where energy is transferred outward by radiation.

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What is the difference between the Core and the Radiative Zone?

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The Core is where nuclear fusion occurs, while the Radiative Zone is where energy is transferred outward by radiation.

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How does the temperature change from the Core to the Corona?

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The temperature increases from the Core (about 15 million °C) to the Corona (up to 2 million °C), despite the Corona being farther from the Core.

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What role do Sunspots play in solar activity?

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Sunspots are indicators of solar activity and can affect space weather, including solar flares and coronal mass ejections.