Parts of the Sun

Front

What is the layer of the sun’s atmosphere that gives off visible light?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What are areas of gas on the sun’s surface that are cooler than the gases around them called?

Back

Sun spot

Front

Which layer of the sun’s atmosphere looks like a halo during an eclipse?

Back

Corona

Front

What is the layer of the sun’s interior where energy is transferred mainly by electromagnetic radiation?

Back

Radiation Zone

Front

What layer of the sun’s atmosphere has a reddish glow?

Back

Chromosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the sun’s atmosphere?

Back

Corona

Front

What is the layer of the sun that produces solar flares?

Back

Photosphere

Front

What is the process called where energy moves through the sun's interior by convection?

Back

Convection Zone

Front

What are the dark spots on the sun’s surface that indicate cooler temperatures?

Back

Sun spots

Front

What is the temperature of the sun’s core?

Back

Approximately 15 million degrees Celsius