the sun is our local star pages 755-759. energy flows through the sun’s layers the sun produces...
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The Sun is our Local StarPages 755-759
Energy Flows Through the Sun’s Layers
The Sun produces energy from Hydrogen and turns it into Helium
The Sun is made of many layersCoreRadiative ZoneConvection ZonePhotosphereChromosphereCorona
Your TurnLayer Location Definition Other
Features
Core
Radiative Zone
Convection Zone
Photosphere
Chromosphere
Corona
Features on the SunSunspots
spots on the photosphere that are cooler than surrounding areas. actually bright in color move across the Sun’s surface as it rotates
Prominences
huge loops of glowing gas that extend into the corona
Solar WindThe electrically charged particles that flow
out in all directions from the coronaWhen solar wind particles enter the upper
atmosphere, they release energy that producing glowing lights called auroras.