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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which layer of the sun is the only layer seen from Earth because it blocks all of the other layers?
Core
Corona
Photosphere
Prominence
- 2. Multiple Choice
What protects Earth from solar winds?
The poles
The moon's gravity
The magnetic field
The tidal range
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of waves that are mostly used in communication on Earth can be interrupted by solar flares?radioultravioletgammainfrared
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the weakest area of the magnetic field around Earth?EquatorPoles
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes aurora borealis or northern lights?
The Corona
Prominences
Sunspots
Solar Winds
- 6. Multiple Choice
These are monitored to determine the rotation rate of the sun.
Solar flares
Prominences
Corona
Sunspots
- 7. Multiple Choice
What causes the colors in our atmosphere during an aurora borealis?
Solar winds striking the surface of Earth
Solar winds coming in contact with gasses in the atmosphere
Solar winds disrupting radio waves
Sunlight reflecting off of the oceans on Earth
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat are large loops on the surface of the sun that release a large amount of energy?CoronaPhotosphereSunspiotsProminences
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat are dark areas on the surface of the sun that are cooler than the surrounding area?ProminencesSunspotsCoronaSolar Flares
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThis is the only layer seen during a total solar eclipse?CoronaPhotosphereCore
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which layer is blocked during a total solar eclipse?
Photosphere
Corona
Core
- 12. Multiple Choice
What are intense explosions on the surface of the sun that send charged particles toward Earth?
Prominences
Sunspots
Solar Flares
Corona
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