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science exam T1

science exam 1

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What is the definition of Geocentric? Anything centered on the earth
Write a sentence using the term Geocentric. The _________ model represented Earth with planets and stars revolving around it.
What is the definition of Heliocentric? Anything centered on the sun.
Write a sentence using the term Heliocentric. _________ images show the sun, surrounded by the nine planets.
What is the definition of Ellipse? An ovular shape that is nearly circular.
Write a sentence using the term Ellipse. the _________-shaped balloon floated off into the air.
What is the definition of Chromosphere? The middle layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
Use the term chromosphere in a sentence. The _________ produced a red glow when the solar eclipse ended.
What is the definition of Corona? The outer layer of the sun's atmosphere.
Use the term corona in a sentence. The ________ was glowing brightly during the solar eclipse.
What is the definition of Solar Wind? Streams of electrically charged particles that formed by the corona.
Use the term Solar Wind in a sentence. After stretching out for millions of kilometers, the corona eventually created _______ _______.
What is the definition of Sunspot? Dark areas of gas on the surface of the sun that are cooler than areas around it.
Use the term Sunspot in a sentence. A ________ is extremely hot, despite the fact that it is cooler than the other parts of the sun.
What is the definition of Prominence? Huge, red loops of gas that connect different regions of sunspots.
Use the term Prominence in sentence. The _________ extending over the edge of the sun was visible from the Earth.
What is the definition of Solar Flare? An eruption provoked by the connection of prominence and the release of large quantities of magnetic energy.
Use the term Solar Flare in a sentence. The _______ _______ traveled for millions of kilometers and damaged some of Earth's satellites.
What is the definition of Core? The central region of the Sun.
Use the term Core in a sentence. The _______ produces great quantities of energy.
What is the definition of Nuclear Fusion? A process in which hydrogen atoms join to form helium, allowing the core to produce energy.
Use the term Nuclear Fusion in a sentence. Without ________ ________ the Sun wouldn't be able to produce as much energy and our Earth would not be able to function.
What is the definition of Radiation Zone? A region in the Sun's core that is made up of extremely dense gas.
Use the term Radiation Zone in a sentence. The energy in the _______ _______ is mainly transmitted in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
What is the definition of Convection Zone? The outermost layer of the internal structure.
Use the term Convection Zone in a sentence. Gases in the _______ _______ cool as they move outwards.
What is the definition of Photosphere? The internal layer of the Sun's atmosphere.
Use the term Photosphere in a sentence. The word _________ means the sphere that gives visible light.
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