| Term | Definition |
|---|
| fusion | During this process, atoms of hydrogen stick together to form helium. |
| corona | A thin layer of gases that lies above the surface of the sun. |
| solar eclipse | This occurs when the moon blocks the sun from earth's view. |
| sunspot | This is a dark area on the sun of very strong magnetic field. |
| solar flare | This is a huge explosion on the sun that occurs when there are a large number of sunspots. |
| aurora | The glow or display of lights in the sky near the polar regions caused by solar flares |
| 93 million miles | How far away is the sun from earth? |
| 8 minutes | About how long does it takes the sun's light to reach earth? |
| 1 million | About how many Earths could fit inside the sun? |
| hydrogen and helium | What 2 main gases make up the sun? |
| The gases don't move as fast and they are cooler. | Why do sunspots look darker than the rest of the sun? |
| They are extremely hot--15 million degrees Celsius! | Why do hydrogen atoms in the core move very fast? |
| -static on radios ;-power surges on electric lines | Name 2 things that happen on Earth due to solar flares. |
| -heat, light, growing plants, fossil fuels... | Name 3 ways we use energy from the sun. |
| when the moon is between the earth and sun | When does a solar eclipse occur? |
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