The Sun's Energy Answers
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The diagram shows the three steps of the fusion process in the Sun.In what order do the steps occur?
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X, Y, ZB
Y, X, ZC
Z, Y, XD
Z, X, Y3
What are the layers of the Sun, starting from the surface and moving inward?
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photosphere, radiative zone, convective zone, coreB
core, radiative zone, convective zone, photosphereC
photosphere, convective zone, radiative zone, coreD
core, photosphere, convective zone, radiative zone4
Which statements describe the types of energy emitted by the Sun? Check all that apply.
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It emits most of its energy in gamma rays.B
It emits all wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum.C
It emits most of its energy as visible light.D
Its peak wavelength is in the orange-yellow range.E
It emits no X-rays or radio waves.F
Its peak wavelength is in the yellow-green range.5
Which description best models the energy transfer that occurs in the radiative zone?
A
A ball is thrown by a player to a fan in the stands.B
A baton is handed from one runner to the next, around a track.C
A suitcase on a conveyor belt is moved from a plane to the baggage claim area.D
A dropped wallet is kicked around the floor of a busy train station.6
Where does the peak wavelength emitted by the Sun fall in the electromagnetic spectrum?
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in the green-blue rangeB
in the ultraviolet rangeC
in the yellow-green rangeD
in the infrared range7
How is mass-energy equivalence demonstrated in the Sun?
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Hydrogen nuclei fuse to form a larger nucleus, and a small amount of mass is converted into energy.B
Hydrogen nuclei fuse to form a larger nucleus by absorbing a large amount of energy and converting it into a small amount of mass.C
Hydrogen nuclei form from smaller nuclei, and a small amount of mass is converted into energy.D
Hydrogen nuclei form from smaller nuclei by absorbing a large amount of energy and converting it into a small amount of mass.8
What is the third step of the hydrogen fusion process?
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+ → + e+ + v + energy
B
+ → +2 + energy
C
+ → + energy
D
6 + 2 → + 2 + energy + 2v
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What occurs as energy is transferred through the convective zone of the Sun? Check all that apply.
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Gamma rays are converted into different types of photons.B
Photons are absorbed by hot gas atoms.C
Energy is transferred through the large-scale movement of material.D
Photons are scattered in many directions.E
Energy is released into the photosphere.10
What is the first step of the hydrogen fusion process?
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+ → + e+ + v + energyB
+ → +2 + energyC
+ → + energyD
6 + 2 → + 2 + energy + 2vDid you find these answers helpful?
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