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layers of the sun
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1. photosphere
2. convection zone 3. radiation zone 4. core |
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why can we see the moon if it does not produce its own light
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because the sun is reflected off of its surface
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corona
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this is the sun's atmosphere
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characteristics of the sun
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1. center of the solar system
2. huge ball of hot gases 3. the source of all energy on earth 4. source of wind and weather |
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what is a solar flare
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1. short bursts of energy from the photosphere
2. mostly uv rays, radio waves, and x rays |
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solar wind
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1. fast moving streams of particles
2. are thrown into space 3. can cause magnetic storms |
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what is a sunspot
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1. dark spots on the sun
2. cooler than the rest of the sun |
