Lesson 6.7 The Sun

Question 1

Which statement describes how the Van Allen belts are formed?

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when high-energy particles from the Sun are trapped by Earth’s magnetic field

Question 2

Which of the following did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

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Sunspots are dark areas on the surface of the Sun that are cooler than surrounding areas.

Question 3

Identify the layers of the Sun's atmosphere based on the brief descriptions provided.

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The middle layer of the Sun's atmosphere: chromosphere; The outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere; it extends millions of kilometers into space: corona; The lowest layer of the Sun's atmosphere; it gives off light: photosphere

Question 4

Identify the layers of the Sun's atmosphere based on the brief descriptions provided.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ chromosphere; The middle layer of the Sun's atmosphere: chromosphere; The outer layer of the Sun's atmosphere; it extends millions of kilometers into space: corona; The lowest layer of the Sun's atmosphere; it gives off light: photosphere

Question 5

The distance from the Earth to the Sun equals 1 AU. Neptune is 30 AU from the Sun. How far is Neptune from the Earth?[___]AU

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29

Question 6

Briefly describe how the Sun produces energy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Sun produces energy by the process of nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion occurs when lighter nuclei combine to produce a larger, heavier nucleus. In the process, energy is released. Nuclear . . .

Question 7

Which of the following did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Sun produces energy by the process of nuclear fusion.

Question 8

Describe the differences between sunspots and solar flares.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sunspots are dark areas on the surface of the Sun that are cooler than surrounding areas. They appear in groups, vary in size, and cycle in number over an 11-year period. Solar flares are sudden eruptions of energy from a small area of the Sun's surface. They are extremely hot (10 to 20 million degrees Celsius) and extend into the corona. Solar flares occur near sunspots and can disturb radio communications on Earth.

Question 9

Which of the following did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sunspots are dark areas on the surface of the Sun that are cooler than surrounding areas.; Sunspots appear in groups, vary in size, and cycle in number over an 11-year period.; Solar flares are sudden eruptions of energy from a small area of the Sun's surface.; Solar flares are extremely hot (10 to 20 million degrees Celsius) and extend into the coron; Solar flares occur near sunspots and can disturb radio communications on Earth.

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