The chromosphere - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

GACE 024 & 025 Latest Update Graded A+ Condensation Of Hypothesis Proposes that solar system began with rotating clouds of dust & gas. -Widely accepted Tidal Hypothesis Proposes that solar system began with a near collision of the sun & a larger star. The Big Bang Theory The universe originated from a magnificent explosion spreading mass, matter & energy into space. The Steady State Theory Universe is continuously being renewed. Constellations Points to locate other stars i...

Which layer of the sun does nuclear fusion take place? - Core Which layer of the sun is between the photosphere and the radiation zone? - Convection zone What two forces in the sun balance to determine the physical size of the sun? - Gravity and Radiation pressure How does the density of the sun change as the distance from the center of the sun increases? - decreases How does the temperature of the sun change as the distance from the center of the sun increases? - decreases How does ener...

PHSC102 - Midterm study Guide Questions And All Correct Answers How long does the sunspot cycle last, on average? a. about seven years b. about 76 years c. about 11 years d. between 25-35 years - Answer -about 11 years The vibrations of the Sun reveal information about a. the magnetic field of the Sun. b. the production of energy in the Sun. c. the structure of the atmosphere of the Sun. d. the interior structure of the Sun. - Answer -the interior structure of the sun True...

astronomy - The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space layers of the sun - photosphere, chromosphere, corona the moons gravitational pull is responsible for - earths tides Equinox - The two days of the year on which neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the sun; september and march Solstice - Either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator Big Bang Theory - (cosmology) the theory that the universe originated ...

MTTC Integrated Science 094 Earth and Space Sciences with Complete SolutionsMTTC Integrated Science 094 Earth and Space Sciences with Complete SolutionsMTTC Integrated Science 094 Earth and Space Sciences with Complete Solutionsastronomy - ANSWER-The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space layers of the sun - ANSWER-photosphere, chromosphere, corona the moons gravitational pull is responsible for - ANSWER-earths tides

PHSC 102 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT Hydrostatic equilibrium in our Sun is the balance between - Answer-gravitation and pressure. The vibrations of the Sun reveal information about - Answer-the interior structure of the Sun The most abundant element in the Sun is helium. - Answer-False What is it about the Sun's corona that astronomers don't understand? - Answer-The corona is much hotter than layers of the Sun that are closer to the solar interior. A loop of gas ...

Survey final exam review questions & answers 2024/2025 The Sun's diameter is about _______ times larger than the Earth's diameter. - ANSWERS100 Solar sunspots are distributed uniformly over the Sun's surface both in position and time. True or False? - ANSWERSFalse Solar sunspots typically measure about 10,000 km across (about the size of the Earth!) True or False? - ANSWERSTrue The primary source of the Sun's energy is _____________________________. - ANSWERSfusion of light ele...

Plasma - electrically charged gas Thermonuclear fusion - The transformation of lighter atomic particles into heavier ones, requiring high temperatures. Hydrostatic equilibrium - the condition in which gravity and gas pressure are balanced Differential rotation - Rotation of different regions of an object (different latitudes or depths) at different rates Core - the central region of a star where high temperatures and high densities allow thermonuclear fusion reactions to occur, releasing ...

Astronomy Chapter 7 quizThe sun rotates on its axis... - correct answer Differentially The state of matter the sun is... - correct answer Gas It takes light how long to get to earth? - correct answer 8 minutes The gas toward the center of the sun is hotter and more ____ - correct answer Dense Which layer experiences "limb darkening?" - correct answer Photosphere The majority of the visible light comes from this layer. - correct answer Photosphere This layer can be seen as a p...

Astronomy Chapter 7 quizThe sun rotates on its axis... - correct answer Differentially The state of matter the sun is... - correct answer Gas It takes light how long to get to earth? - correct answer 8 minutes The gas toward the center of the sun is hotter and more ____ - correct answer Dense Which layer experiences "limb darkening?" - correct answer Photosphere The majority of the visible light comes from this layer. - correct answer Photosphere This layer can be seen as a p...