The Science of the Sun

Corona, Transition Region, Chromosphere, Photosphere

Convection zone, radiative zone, core

By providing warmth, controlling weather, ocean currents, seasons, climate, and providing light energy for plants and animals.

<p>The sun's corona is the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere and is composed of extremely hot, ionized gases. It differs from the photosphere in temperature and composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the radiative zone, energy is transferred through the absorption and re-emission of photons as they travel through the dense plasma.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sun's energy drives atmospheric and oceanic circulation, which in turn influence weather patterns and ocean currents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sun is 4.5 billion years old and classified as a dwarf star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The layers of the sun in order from the most outer to the most inner layer are Corona, Transition Region, Chromosphere, Photosphere, Convection zone, radiative zone, and core.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sun's energy sustains life on earth by providing warmth, controlling weather, ocean currents, seasons, climate, and providing light energy for plants and animals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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