Features of the Sun

Which layer of the Sun is the most visible to an observer on Earth?

• chromosphere

• core

• photosphere

• corona

The Sun gives _____ and _____ energy to Earth.

• temperature and star

• heat and light

• sun and star

• heat and star

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NGSS.5-PS3-1

The middle of the Sun is called the

• Corona

• Photosphere

• Core

• Convection Zone

These can disrupt electronics on Earth.

• Prominence

• Solar flares

• Comets

• Aliens

Finish the sentence "The Sun is Earth's...

• ... closest Star."

• ...coldest place."

• ...ONLY energy source."

• ... planet."

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During a solar eclipse, the _____ of the sun is visible

• Corona

• Core

• Radiation Zone

• Convection Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A dark spot on the photosphere of the sun

• corona

• solar flare

• sunspot

• magnitude

The visible surface of the sun

• galaxy

• universe

• corona

• photosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Moving areas of magnetic activity with temperatures that are cooler than the area of the photosphere

• Photosphere

• Corona

• Sunspots

• Prominence

Can only be seen during a solar eclipse; outer layer; looks like a white halo

• corona

• photosphere

• core

• fusion

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1