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26.1 The Sun
26.1 The Sun
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Quiz about properties and weather of the Sun
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1
Identify the type of space weather below
flare
CME
sunspot
spicule
2
What type of feature can cause electrical disruptions on Earth?
flares
sunspots
prominences
the core
3
The visible light we see from our Sun comes from which part?
corona
chromosphere
core
photosphere
4
What state of matter is the sun?
plasma
solid
liquid throughout, then gaseous atmosphere
solid core, liquid mantle, solid crust, gaseous atmosphere
5
How is energy transferred through the convection zone?
convection currents
magnetism
conduction
radiation
6
The number of sunspots and solar activity in general peaks
once a year
every 5.5 years
every 11 years
every 27 days - the rotation of the Sun
7
Where are granules located?
Photosphere
Convection Zone
Chromosphere
Corona
8
We believe our solar system to be approximately how old?
4.6 trillion years
4.6 billion years
4.6 thousand years
4.6 million years
9
Where are sunspots located?
transition zone
chromosphere
corona
photosphere
10
What is the hottest part of the sun's atmosphere?
the core
corona
photosphere
chromosphere
11
The Sun is stable as a star because...
the rate of fusion equals the rate of fission
gravity balances forces from thermal pressure
mass is converted into energy
radiation and convection balance
12
Where does fusion take place on the sun?
radiation zone
corona
the core
convection zone
13
The sun gives off a large amount of energy in the form of:
electromagnetic radiation
chemical energy
mechanical energy
electrical energy
14
What is the correct order for the solar atmosphere (from inside to out)?
corona, photosphere, chromosphere
core, radiation zone, convection zone
photosphere, chromosphere, corona
chromosphere, photosphere, corona
15
What produces auroras on Earth?
solar winds
photosphere
corona
chromosphere
16
Identify the type of solar weather seen in the picture below
Sunspot
Prominence
Projectile
Flare
17
The nuclear reaction on the sun involves what kind of fusion process?
oxygen (O) into iron (Fe)
carbon (C) into oxygen (O)
hydrogen (H) into helium (He)
helium (He) into carbon (C)
18
What is the correct order for the interior of the sun, from the inside out?
core, radiation zone, convection zone
radiation zone, core, convection zone
core, convection zone, radtiation zone
convection zone, radiation zone, core
19
What are convection currents?
hot gases rise, while cooler ones sink
cool gases rise, the hotter ones sink
convection currents do not exist
the gases don't move
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What is the source of the sun's energy?
Fission
Explosion
Gamma radiation
Fusion
