SC.8.E.5.6

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What is unique about the rotation of the sun?

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Some areas spin faster than others.

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What is the innermost layer of the sun?

Back

Core

Front

Which layer of the Sun is responsible for its energy production through nuclear fusion?

Back

Core

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What information is needed to calculate the absolute magnitude of a star?

Back

Color and distance from Earth of the star.

Front

What can affect our communications grid?

Back

Sunspots.

Front

What are the six layers of the sun?

Back

Core, Radiative Zone, Convective Zone, Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona.

Front

What is the function of the Core of the sun?

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It is responsible for energy production through nuclear fusion.

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What is the Photosphere?

Back

The visible surface of the sun that emits light.

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What are sunspots?

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Dark spots on the sun's surface caused by magnetic activity.

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What is the Chromosphere?

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The layer of the sun's atmosphere above the Photosphere.