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The Sun

Quiz by Jeremy Elwood

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  • Q1
    The sun converts matter into energy in the
    convective zone.
    radiative zone.
    corona.
    core.
    30s
  • Q2
    Most of the sun’s energy is a result of
    nuclear fission.
    nuclear fusion.
    atomic reactions.
    coronal mass ejections.
    30s
  • Q3
    When hydrogen nuclei fuse into helium nuclei
    energy is released.
    particles collide.
    particles neutralize.
    the nuclei die.
    30s
  • Q4
    Auroras are frequently seen
    every 11 years.
    near the equator.
    after solar flares.
    before a sunspot cycle.
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is NOT a solar ejection?
    solar flare
    prominence
    sunspot
    coronal mass ejection
    30s
  • Q6
    Sunspots vary in a cycle that lasts about
    100,000 years
    110 years
    11 years
    1,100 years
    30s
  • Q7
    Strong magnetic fields on regions of the sun lead to sunspots because
    convection increases and energy increases.
    convection slows and energy decreases.
    radiation increases and energy increases.
    radiation slows and energy decreases.
    30s
  • Q8
    In the equation E=mc2, the letter E represents
    the energy that is produced.
    the mass that is converted.
    the speed of light.
    the distance to Earth from the sun.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the hottest layer of the sun’s atmosphere called?
    convective zone
    photosphere
    radiative zone
    corona
    30s
  • Q10
    What elements make up most of the sun’s mass?
    carbon and oxygen
    helium and nitrogen
    carbon and hydrogen
    hydrogen and helium
    30s
  • Q11
    Particles thrown off the sun’s corona that can affect Earth’s magnetic field are called
    nuclear fusion.
    a sunspot.
    a coronal mass ejection.
    a coronal mass reflection.
    30s
  • Q12
    During nuclear fusion in the sun, which of the following occurs?
    Hydrogen nuclei combine to produce a helium nucleus.
    A solar eclipse results.
    The aurora australis appears.
    Atomic nuclei split apart.
    30s
  • Q13
    Scientists break up the sun’s light into a spectrum using a device called a
    positron.
    corona.
    chromograph.
    spectrograph.
    30s
  • Q14
    What is a prominence on the sun?
    a disturbance in the sun’s atmosphere; an arched, glowing cloud of gas
    a part of the sun’s corona, a cloud of colored gas
    a part of the convective zone, a cool area with powerful magnetic fields
    a magnetic disruption in the sun’s photosphere
    30s
  • Q15
    What are northern lights?
    prominences
    solar flares
    auroras
    coronas
    30s

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