Layers of the Sun Flashcards
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What is the innermost layer of the Sun?

Core

What is the second layer of the Sun?

Radiative Zone

What is the layer above the Radiative Zone?

Convection Zone

What is the visible surface of the Sun called?

<p>Photosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the layer above the Photosphere?

<p>Chromosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the region between the Chromosphere and the Corona known as?

<p>Transition Region</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the Sun called?

<p>Corona</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Layers of the Sun

  • Core: The innermost layer where nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy that powers the Sun.
  • Radiative Zone: The layer surrounding the core, where energy is transferred outward through radiation; it takes millions of years for energy to pass through this zone.
  • Convection Zone: The outer layer of the Sun’s interior, characterized by convective currents that transport energy to the surface; hot plasma rises, cools, and then sinks.
  • Photosphere: The visible surface of the Sun that emits light; it has a temperature of approximately 5,500 degrees Celsius and is where sunspots occur.
  • Chromosphere: Located above the photosphere, this layer is seen during solar eclipses as a reddish glow and has a temperature range of about 4,500 to 20,000 degrees Celsius.
  • Transition Region: A thin layer between the chromosphere and corona where temperature rapidly increases; plays a role in heating the solar corona.
  • Corona: The outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere, extending millions of kilometers into space; characterized by high temperatures (up to 2 million degrees Celsius) and visible during total solar eclipses.

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Explore the various layers of the Sun with these flashcards. Each card provides key terms and definitions, helping you understand the structure of our star from the core to the corona. Ideal for students studying solar science and astronomy.

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