The Sun's Role and Lifecycle

The video explores the Sun's role in the solar system, describing it as a massive ball of plasma and gas that powers the solar system through nuclear fusion. It explains how energy is produced in the Sun's core and transmitted through its layers, including the Photosphere and chromosphere, before reaching space. The video also covers the Sun's atmosphere, solar flares, and its lifecycle from a stellar nebula to a white dwarf. Finally, it encourages viewers to subscribe for more Earth science content.

What is the primary role of the Sun in our solar system?

• To create new planets

• To provide light and heat to Earth

• To orbit around the planets

• To act as a giant magnet

What process occurs in the Sun's core to produce energy?

• Nuclear fission

• Magnetic resonance

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical combustion

During nuclear fusion in the Sun, hydrogen is converted into which element?

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Which layer of the Sun is known for allowing light to pass through?

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

• Core

• Corona

What is the outermost layer of the Sun called?

• Convective zone

• Corona

• Chromosphere

• Photosphere

What are solar flares?

• Sudden eruptions of energy on the Sun's surface

• Permanent dark spots on the Sun

• Regions of intense magnetic fields

• Areas of cooler temperature on the Sun

How old is the Sun estimated to be?

• 2.5 billion years

• 4.6 billion years

• 10 billion years

• 6.8 billion years

What stage is the Sun currently in?

• Red giant

• Planetary nebula

• White dwarf

• Main sequence

What will the Sun become after it exhausts its hydrogen?

• A black hole

• A red giant

• A neutron star

• A supernova

What is the final stage of the Sun's lifecycle?

• Red giant

• White dwarf

• Supernova

• Black hole