A student builds a model of the sun with a golf ball at its center. Which part of the sun does the golf ball represent?(1 point)
Responses
atmosphere
atmosphere
inner core
inner core
convection zone
convection zone
radiative zone
The golf ball in the center of the model represents the inner core of the sun.
What is the correct order of the layers of the sun’s atmosphere from innermost to outermost?(1 point)
Responses
chromosphere, corona, photosphere
chromosphere, corona, photosphere
photosphere, corona, chromosphere
photosphere, corona, chromosphere
photosphere, chromosphere, corona
photosphere, chromosphere, corona
chromosphere, photosphere, corona
The correct order of the layers of the sun's atmosphere from innermost to outermost is:
1. Photosphere
2. Chromosphere
3. Corona
Which statement about the sun’s rotation is correct?(1 point)
Responses
All parts of the sun rotate at the same rate.
All parts of the sun rotate at the same rate.
The sun’s rotation takes 27 days.
The sun’s rotation takes 27 days.
One rotation of the sun takes less time than one of Earth’s rotations.
One rotation of the sun takes less time than one of Earth’s rotations.
The gases at the sun’s poles rotate more quickly than the gases at the equator.
The correct statement about the sun's rotation is:
One rotation of the sun takes less time than one of Earth's rotations.
Which would be the most appropriate way to represent a prominence in a model of the sun?(1 point)
Responses
a feather extending away from the sun’s surface
a feather extending away from the sun’s surface
a dark spot on the sun’s surface
a dark spot on the sun’s surface
a layer of smoke on the sun’s surface
a layer of smoke on the sun’s surface
a loop of wire extending from the sun’s surface
The most appropriate way to represent a prominence in a model of the sun would be a loop of wire extending from the sun's surface.
A student draws a model of one of the sun's layers. The student draws arrows to represent hot gas moving away from the center of the sun and other arrows to represent cool gas moving toward the center of the sun. Which layer does the model show?(1 point)
Responses
radiation zone
radiation zone
inner core
inner core
chromosphere
chromosphere
convection zone