Section 11A (Science 6)

Match the following terms

• the outermost part of the sun

• photosphere

• the atmosphere of the sun

• corona

• the surface of the sun

• chromosphere

• created by solar storms exploding from

• solar flares

energy emitted in the form of beautiful colors

An unmanned research spacecraft sent beyond Earth's orbit is called a ___

Any object that orbits another object in space is called a _____

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Each orbit that a planet makes around the sun is called a(n) __

• revolution

• rotation

• satellite

• probe

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The complete turn of a planet on its axis is called a(n) __

• revolution

• rotation

• satellite

• probe

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Dark spots on the photosphere of the sun are called ______

label the parts of the sun

• * NOTE: 2,3,4,8 are not labeled

a

b

c

d

e

corona

core

photospere

solar prominence

sunspots

What causes auroras ?

• Asteroid collisions with Earth's atmosphere
• Solar wind particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere
• Volcanic eruptions
• Global warming effects

What is the international space station?

• The International Space Station is a theme park orbiting Earth
• The International Space Station is a fast-food restaurant in space
• The International Space Station is a hotel for tourists
• The International Space Station is a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit used for scientific research.