The Sun

What is the name for this giant loop of energy leaping from the solar surface? 

• aurora
• prominence
• solar flare
• sunspot

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What is an explosion on the sun that gives out huge amounts of energy?

• Sun Spot
• Solar Flare
• Sun Ray
• Sun Gases

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Which statement is true about the sun?

• It is a star.    
• It is the largest star in our galaxy. 
• It is a planet close to Earth.
• It is a moon. 

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What are spots on the sun that are cooler than the rest of the sun?

• Solar Flares
• Corona
• Sun Spots
• Sun Rays

Which layer of the sun is the hottest?

• Photosphere
• Chromosphere
• Corona
• Core

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How does the sun keep all of the planets in orbit?

• The pull of its gravity
• the flames give it power
• the sun spots
• The solar flares guide them

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The Sun spins on its axis

• TRUE
• FALSE

The temperature of the sun's core is close to 

• 15 million degrees C
• 3 million degrees C
• 6,000 degrees C
• 100 degrees C

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What happens in the convective zone of the sun?

• convection
• conduction
• evaporation
• precipitation

The most common elements in the SUN are 

• carbon and oxygen
• water and carbon dioxide
• calcium and potassium
• hydrogen and helium

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