The Sun

Which layer of the sun is the only layer seen from Earth because it blocks all of the other layers?

• Core

• Corona

• Photosphere

• Prominence

What protects Earth from solar winds?

• The poles

• The moon's gravity

• The magnetic field

• The tidal range

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What kind of waves that are mostly used in communication on Earth can be interrupted by solar flares?

• radio
• ultraviolet
• gamma
• infrared

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Where is the weakest area of the magnetic field around Earth?

• Equator
• Poles

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What causes aurora borealis or northern lights?

• The Corona

• Prominences

• Sunspots

• Solar Winds

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

These are monitored to determine the rotation rate of the sun.

• Solar flares

• Prominences

• Corona

• Sunspots

What causes the colors in our atmosphere during an aurora borealis?

• Solar winds striking the surface of Earth

• Solar winds coming in contact with gasses in the atmosphere

• Solar winds disrupting radio waves

• Sunlight reflecting off of the oceans on Earth

What are large loops on the surface of the sun that release a large amount of energy? 

• Corona
• Photosphere
• Sunspiots
• Prominences

What are dark areas on the surface of the sun that are cooler than the surrounding area?

• Prominences
• Sunspots
• Corona
• Solar Flares

This is the only layer seen during a total solar eclipse? 

• Corona
• Photosphere
• Core

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1