The Sun

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What process occurs in the core of the Sun?

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Nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium.

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What is the core of the Sun?

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The region of the Sun where energy is produced.

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Which layer of the Sun is the hottest?

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The Core.

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What happens when hydrogen nuclei fuse into helium nuclei?

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Energy is released.

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How long does it take energy to pass through the radiation zone?

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100,000 years.

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What is the primary fuel for the Sun's energy production?

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Hydrogen.

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What is the byproduct of hydrogen fusion in the Sun?

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Helium.

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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 layer of the Sun where sunspots occur?

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The Photosphere.

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What are solar flares?

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Sudden eruptions of energy on the Sun's surface.