The Sun & It's Layers

What is the layer labeled #1?

• #1 Core
• #1 Radiation zone
• #1 Convection zone
• #1 Photosphere

In which area of the sun does gas rise as it heats up, then fall back down as it cools?

• the core
• the radiation zone
• the convection zone
• the corona

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When we look at the sun, what layer are we viewing?

• photosphere
• chromosphere
• corona
• convection zone

Which layer can be seen here?

• chromosphere
• corona
• photosphere
• core

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What element is the sun mostly made up of?

• Helium
• Core
• Carbon
• Hydrogen

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a dark spot on the photosphere of the sun called?

• corona
• solar flare
• sunspot
• magnitude

What is the visible surface of the sun called?

• galaxy
• universe
• corona
• photosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the distance light travels in one Earth year?

• galaxy
• universe
• light-year
• corona

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is a term that means everything that exists- planets, stars, dust, gases, and energy?

• galaxy
• universe
• photophere
• corona

Energy from the core moves outward through this zone.

• Convection Zone

• Radiative Zone

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere