The Sun

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the outer layers of the Sun?

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Core

• Corona

What is the name of the visible surface of the Sun?

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Core

• Corona

The chromosphere is best observed during which astronomical event?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

• Meteor Shower

• Supernova

What is a key characteristic of the chromosphere?

• It is the hottest layer of the Sun.

• It appears as a reddish glow during an eclipse.

• It is responsible for nuclear fusion.

• It is cooler than the core but hotter than the corona.

Which layer of the Sun extends the farthest into space?

• Photosphere

• Convective Zone

• Corona

• Radiative Zone

What is responsible for the solar wind that affects Earth's magnetosphere?

• Photosphere

• Convective Zone

• Corona

• Radiative Zone

Sunspots, which appear as dark patches on the Sun’s surface, are found in which layer?

• Photosphere

• Convective Zone

• Corona

• Radiative Zone

Which of the following is the innermost layer of the Sun?

• Core

• Convective Zone

• Corona

• Radiative Zone

What process occurs in the core that powers the Sun?

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Convection

• Radiation

What is the primary element being fused in the Sun’s core?

• Helium

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen