What is the core of the Sun?
FSQ 2 Unit 6 - The Sun

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The core of the Sun is the innermost layer where nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is energy transferred from the Sun's core to its outer layers?
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Energy is carried out from the core by convection first, then radiated to the outer layers.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the rotation of the Sun like?
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The Sun rotates more rapidly at its equator than at its poles.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are sunspots?
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Sunspots are areas on the Sun's surface that have lower temperatures than their surroundings.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes solar flares?
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Solar flares are caused by tangled magnetic fields that release energy and solar material into space.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the radiation zone of the Sun?
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The radiation zone is a layer of the Sun where energy is transferred outward by radiation.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is convection in the context of the Sun?
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Convection is the process by which energy is transferred through the movement of hot plasma rising and cooler plasma sinking.
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