Exploring the Sun and Its Effects

What is the outermost layer of the Sun called?

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Corona

• Core

Which layer of the Sun is primarily responsible for its visible light?

• Core

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

• Corona

What is the primary process that powers the Sun?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical combustion

• Radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

In the Sun, hydrogen nuclei fuse to form which element?

• Helium

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which type of solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely covers the Sun?

• Partial eclipse

• Annular eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Hybrid eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the effect of solar activity on Earth's magnetic field called?

• Solar wind

• Geomagnetic storm

• Aurora borealis

• Sunspot cycle

Which phenomenon is caused by the interaction of solar wind with Earth's atmosphere?

• Solar flares

• Sunspots

• Aurora

• Coronal mass ejections

What is the approximate energy output of the Sun per second?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which layer of the Sun is directly above the core?

• Radiative zone

• Convective zone

• Photosphere

• Chromosphere

What is the primary component of the Sun's composition?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon