18 Questions
What is the innermost part of the Sun where energy is produced?
Core
Which layer of the Sun is responsible for transferring energy through radiation?
Radiative zone
What is the approximate diameter of the Sun?
1.35 million kilometers
Which layer of the Sun is visible during a solar eclipse?
Chromosphere
What process occurs in the Sun that converts Hydrogen atoms to Helium atoms?
Nuclear Fusion
Which part of the Sun is responsible for providing the Earth with the energy it needs?
Core
What is the average temperature of the photosphere?
3,700 - 6,000°C
During which astronomical event are the Chromosphere and Corona visible?
Total solar eclipse
What type of rays does the Solar Electromagnetic Spectrum include that are invisible to the human eye?
X-rays
What important function does the Sun's radiation provide on Earth?
Providing energy for photosynthesis
What causes the red color in the Chromosphere?
Glow of hydrogen
'Sunspots' appear dark on the photosphere because:
They are regions of intense magnetic activity
What is the primary function of the Sun in relation to the Earth?
Creating the pressure for liquid water to exist on Earth.
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains clouds, water vapor, and dust?
Troposphere
In which layer of the Earth's atmosphere does the temperature decrease with altitude?
Troposphere
What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is contained in the Troposphere?
80%
Which gas in the Earth's atmosphere is responsible for warming the Earth's surface through the greenhouse effect?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the significance of the atmosphere to life on Earth?
Provides a protective shield from harmful solar radiation.
Test your knowledge about the layers of the sun including the photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. Learn about their characteristics, temperatures, and visibility during a total solar eclipse.
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