Sun and Other Stars

What is an object whose gravity is so great?

• Neutron Star

• Sunspot

• Flares

Where are sunspots located on the sun?

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

What are the characteristics of sunspots?

Select all that apply.

• change over short period of time

• about 11 year lifespan

• have strong magnetic activity

• dark spots

• light spots

Which stars can you see using a telescope?

• Main Sequence Stars

• Main Details Stars

What is the name of the outermost layer of a star's atmosphere?

• Chromosphere

• Corona

• Photosphere

Identify the area where hot gases move up and cold gases move down.

• Radiative Zone

• Convection Zone

What causes auroras to form?

• Flares

• Solar Winds

Identify the orange-red layer that lies above the photosphere.

• photosphere

• corona

• chromosphere

What is the surface (apparent) of a star that we can see called?

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Corona

What characteristics does a star possess while on the main sequence?

• it is dull

• it shines

• it is always cold